Sorry, added more to chapter 10 too. It was actually kinda an essential part to the story (sorry again)
Chapter 11
(Roxas POV)
Tears streamed down my cheeks as I flew through the air.
I can't believe he did that to me! After all this time, I actually thought he loved me. Then again, now that I think about it, I was wondering why he had told me that story of how he had cheated on his old boyfriend. Maybe he was trying to give me a heads up, but I was just too clueless to realize it. He was trying to tell me he was a cheating son of a bitch and that he couldn't stay loyal to one person for too long without having to go have a fling with someone else.
I don't blame him for dumping me though. It's just like Ventus said, a cur like me isn't something worth loving. I guess he was right all along. Not only had I lost Riku to someone else, now Axel was gone as well. I didn't see any point in staying in this world any longer.
My thoughts became clouded and my vision started to blur. All the strength I had suddenly faded from my body, and the next thing I knew, I was falling right out of the sky. The only one of my senses that seemed to work was my hearing, as all I could comprehend was the sound of air rushing past me as I fell, and the sound of tree limbs snapping as my body made contact with them.
Everything was numb besides the aching pain that ripped through my chest, though I doubted it was because of my injuries.
I caughed up the blood that had pooled in my mouth, then made a single, feeble attempt to stand before collapsing. As far as I was concerned, there was nothing more I could do than simply lie on the gound, slowly bleeding to death. I didn't want to go home and risk the possiblility of seeing Axel again, but then again, I doubted I'd even be able to make it home if I tried.
This was my human life all over again. My lover was taken from me, and I was bleeding to death on a cold, dank and dusty floor. The only thing that would differ would be that I'd finally be released from my pain, and that maybe I could actually be happy. With that thought, a weak smile graced my lips, then the world went black.
(Saix POV)
I heaved a sigh, then chuckled as I thought of everything I'd be able to do now that I'd had my one and only love again. He was sleeping peacefully on the couch of the hotel that he and Roxas were both supposed to stay. Even if the only reason he was with me was because I had impersonated his lover then knocked him out, I was still pleased with myself.
Unfortunately, now that he was here, it was time to stop enjoying myself and get back to the task at hand. I flipped out my phone and pressed speed dial.
"Did everything go according to plan?" a monotone voice huffed on the other end.
"Yes," I replied, "Roxas saw us as expected and ran away. Axel is currently unconscious on the couch of the hotel as we speak. What about things on your end?"
"Yes, everything's fine over here. The prisoner is behaving just like a good little boy should. Stay with him until I give you instruction to do otherwise."
"Understood." I sighed and flipped the phone closed. That man definately had a love for elaborate schemes, though I wasn't going to argue. I had absolutely no idea what he was capable of, and I had no intention of finding out any time soon.
With that, I fell onto the couch and pulled my redhead close to my body. For the time being, I was going to make the most of looking like the little blonde. I was going to get away with everything I couldn't otherwise do as Saix, and I was going to enjoy it.
(Reno POV)
I groaned as I sulked out behind the amusement park. There hadn't been any sign of Ventus since I'd bumped into him a few hours ago, so I figured he must have left already. Not only that, but apparently smoking wsn't allowed in in the park, so I had to go elsewhere to do so.
Axel's special park was close by, so I figured I'd stop by and see if he and Roxy were there. The car was still in the parking lot, so they must be around somewhere. As I mosied down the sidewalk, I puffed on my cigarette and enjoyed the peaceful silence of the night. The only sounds were the soft chirp of the crickets and the faint hum of far away cars on the highway. It was so soothing.
By the time I reached the hill, I was surprised to find my baby bro wasn't there.
"Huh, wonder where everybody went?" I muttered to myself, flopping onto the bench. I yawned and reclined, inhaling the sweet smoke as deeply as possible before blowing a smoke ring. If Axel were here, he'd nag me to put the stupid thing out, saying he just quit and doesn't want to have to deal with it anymore. I chuckled to myself at the thought of him going through nicotene withdrawl, and my gaze absentmindedly dropped to the seat of the bench.
"Holy shit," I gasped and jumped a little at the sight of a small pool of blood on the bench beside me, as well as the ground, "What the hell happened here?" Curious, I stood and examined the stain on the ground. There wasn't any more than that, however, so it must've been taken care of (one way or another).
Just then, I was startled by a huge crash, and what sounded like tree branches snapping. Not bothering to think about the possibility of it being like a bear or something, and sprinted off in the direction of the sound. Luckily, it didn't sound too far away, though I was a little hesitant about actually finding the source of the sound.
By the time I reached what looked to be the source of the sound, I was panting like a dog. Just as I thought, there were several tree limbs strewn all over the ground, and looking up, there were tons of broken branches in the trees as well. "Well whatever it was did a shit load a damage," I muttered to myself as I followed the disheveled path. Looking closely, there was also a fairly large amount of blood staining the limbs as well. Suddenly, I thought I heard what sounded like soft whimpers coupled with quiet breathing coming from very close by.
"Hey!" I called, bushwhaking my way through the forest, "Does someone need help! Just say something and I'll come find you! Make a noise or-" As soon as I made it through the maze of bushes, I came across a sight that froze me dead in my tracks. There was a creature or something lying on it's stomach on the forest floor. It looked human, but the enourmous black and white wings draped over its body told me otherwise. "What the hell?" I muttered to myself, causiously inching my way forward. The creature whimpered softly, and as I drew closer, I found that it was badly injured. It's hair was matted with blood and dirt, a small lake of blood was pooling underneath it, and by the looks of things it didn't seem like it was going to make it.
I nervously crouched down next to the creature and gently nudged it with my hand. It cringed and whimpered in pain. Well, I guess it's not going to attack me. Taking a chance, I gingerly rolled it over onto its back.
"Oh shit! Roxy?" I gasped and pulled him onto my lap. Despite the massive amount of blood coating his face and hair, I could definately tell it was him. All the fear and questions I held of what he actually was went straight out the window. "Come on, say something! What happened to you?"
Very slowly, his eyelids lifted open revealing souless blue orbs. He tilted his head to look at me, and was just barely able to whisper, "Reno?" before slipping back into unconsciousness.
Waisting no time, I hoisted the little blonde into my arms and took off straight back to the car, keeping his wings folded underneath them so they wouldn't drag on the ground. The entire time I was running, several questions were running thorough my mind: What happened to him? How'd he make it all the way out here? What the hell even is he? Where's Axel? How could he just leave him out here all by himself? Unfortunately, my questions would have to wait. Right now I needed to get the little guy some help.
Thankfully I had a spare key to the car. I gently placed the kid in the back seat, then bolted to the driver's side. Just as I was starting the car, a thought crossed my mind that made me pause and think. Wait. Am I supposed to take him to the hospital? If I do, they'll definately know somethin's up with him. Maybe it would be better if I just took him back to Dem and Zex. I made up my mind and tore through the streets, not bothering to follow any traffic signals or obey the speed limit. I'd have to come back for Axel later.
It was around midnight when I burst through the door of the apartment, Roxas in tow. "Zexion!" I yelled as I laid the kid on the couch. I couldn't tell if he was breathing or not, and I was too scared to check myself for fear I might hurt him even more than he already was.
Not two seconds later, both Demyx and Zexion came bolting down the stairs. "Reno, what's wrong?" Zexion called, and both stopped in their tracks, staring wide eyed as they saw Roxas lying on the couch. "Demyx, go get the first aid kit," the slated haired male comanded, kneeling next to the little blonde and pressing his fingers on the vein in his wrist. Demyx nodded and rushed back up the stairs.
"What the hell is going on!" I shouted. None of this was making any sense! I wanted answers and I wanted them now!
"Good, he's still got a pulse," Zexion sighed, then proceeded to strip Roxas' shirt straight from his chest. Two enormous lacerations ran perpendicular across his torso, and bleeding profusely.
"I got the first aid kit," Demyx panted as he sprinted back down the stairs.
I guess I wasn't going to get any answers right now. Sighing, I quickly pulled myself together and hurried over to the others, "Is there anything I can do?"
"Yes," Zexion sighed as he pulled numerous bandages from the small box, "go get a glass of water. Demyx, go get me a squirt bottle." We both nodded and did as we were told. When we returned, I set the glass on the table, and Demyx handed Zexion the squirt bottle. I had no idea what was going on as I watched the shorter man pull out a poket knife and undo the top of the bottle. He then cut the tube from the rest of the bottle and set it aside.
"What's he doing?" I whispered to Demyx. When I didn't get an answer, I turned and found him a few feet away, turned around and looking at the floor. As soon as I looked back, I wished I had done the same. The next thing I saw was Zexion as he punctured a hole in Roxas' chest with the knife. I gagged a little, but continued to watch him stick one end of the tube in the hole, and the other in the glass of water.
"Come on," he urged quietly. Not a moment later, blood began slowly running up the tube from the little blonde's chest and into the glass. Zexion sighed, clearly relived, then turned back to Demyx, "I need something to hold this in place while I patch him up." The mullhawked blonde quickly returned up the stairs, probably anxious to be away from the overwhelming scent of blood. After that, things seemed to become much more relaxed.
"Alright," I said, kneeling beside the lilac haired male, "I'm gonna need an explanation."
"I'd be glad to give you one," he replied as he began cleaning the dirt from Roxas' wounds, "but first, I'm going to need you to tell me what happened."
The enitire conversation lasted nearly three hours. Demyx had returned shortly after with medical tape, and sat around listening while Zexion finished bandaging the little guy up. I told them how I found Roxas and brought him home. They asked where Axel was, and I told them I had no idea, but other than that they stayed pretty silent. That part of the explanation only lasted a few minutes. When it got to be their turn to tell me about Roxas, that's where things got interesting.
"So, Roxy's really dead?" I asked, cocking my head partially to the side as I sat perched on the back of the couch.
"No, no, no," Zexion clarified, waving his hand dismisevly, "He's just as much alive as you are. He was dead, but after death was reborn into a brand new body."
"Oh," I nodded in understanding, "So what happens if he dies again?"
Zexion sighed, turning to look at Roxas, "Well, we're hoping that never happens, but if it did, I'd assume his spirit would pass on to the next life. In the meantime, we're doing everything we can to keep that from happening." His gaze was filled with both sadness and a hint of tenderness. I'd never seen him care that way about someone other than Demyx. That kid must really mean a lot to him. "If it wasn't for Roxas, none of us would be here right now."
"I'll bet," I snorted, interlacing my fingers behind my head, "That 'Vanitas' guy sounds like a royal prick. I'm surprised you guys are alive too with the way you two were talkin about him."
"Definately," Demyx grumbled, pouting, "I'd never say this about anybody else, but I'm glad he's dead."
"Agreed," Zexion yawned as he stood, "Come on, Dem. Let's take Roxas up to his bed. Reno?" I glanced up in aknowledgement. "If you're going to be up a while longer, would you mind keeping an eye on him, and maybe even try Axel on his cell phone once or twice."
"Sure." I stretched and followed them up the stairs, still wondering where Axel was all this time. Surely he must've noticed Roxas was gone. I wondered why he hadn't tried mine or Demyx's phones in the time we've been here. Oh, well. Axel was a big boy, he could probably fend for himself, and I was certain we'd hear from him soon.
(Axel POV)
I love you.
I luched forward, clutching my chest and gasping for air. The last thing I remember was watching Roxas fly off and turning to see Saix sitting beside me on the bench. After that, everything went black. Even the thought of having made out with Saix made me gag. I planted my face in my hands, then slowly looked up and scanned the room; I was in the bed at the hotel. Suddenly, a sharp pain pierced the side of my head. I hissed in pain and clutched the wound, finding a huge gash about the length of a a toothpick.
"Oh, Axel." I turned to see Roxas come sauntering into the room carrying an ice pack and a washcloth, "You're awake. Are you okay."
"Yeah," I grimaced, as he began tenderly cleaning the wound, "What happened?"
The little blonde pulled away, staring at me with a confused look, "What do you mean?"
"We were in the park. I watched you fly away in your Tenshi form, then Saix was sitting next to me on the bench. After that, I don't remember anything."
He tilted his head to the side for a second; finger placed quizically on his chin as he stared off into space. After a moment or so, he snapped his fingers and turned back to me with a candy coated smile, "That must've been a dream. We did go to the park, then you slipped and hit your head on the bench. The wound wasn't much so I asked Reno to take us here."
"O-Oh," I muttered, still confused. It all seemed so real, I couldn't've been dreaming. But I guess I had the wound to prove it. Once the little guy was done, he handed me the ice pack and skipped over to the door.
"When you feel better you can come join me on the couch," he chirped, "I've got a surprise I'd like to show you."
Before I had the chance to respond, the door closed. I couldn't tell you how confused I was. Since when was Roxas well enough to have this kind of energy? All I could do was shake my head and oblige the little Tenshi's request.
After a couple minutes I made my way into the living room and found Roxas laying suggestively on the couch. I swallowed hard and hesitantly joined him. He flipped onto his hands and knees and crawled over to me, then wrapped his arms around my neck and began nipping at my earlobe.
"Come on Rox," I giggled and gently pushed him off, "You know we can't fool around right now, you're still hurt." The little blonde pouted then shot me a glare. As much as I wanted to fill his desires, I didn't want to hurt him.
"Fine," he sighed in annoyance. I gave him a sympathetic smile and ruffled his golden spikes, warranting a small grin from the little blonde as well. "Hey Axel?" he gazed at me hopefully, "Would you mind goin out and maybe picking up a movie and some ice cream?"
"Okay," I shrugged, "You don't wanna come with?"
His sugar filled smile returned and he waved his hand dismisevly, "No, I'm not feeling too good."
"Sorry to hear that. I'll be right back then." I smiled and gave him a quick kiss on the forehead before sauntering over to the door.
"Take your time," he called after me.
(Zexion POV)
I flipped nervously through the channels, not bothering to see what was actually playing. Television normally didn't do it for me, but today I was a little on edge. Neither Reno nor Demyx was able to get a hold of Axel, and that left me to wonder what had happened the night before to put Roxas in the sorry state he was in, and also as to where the redhead disappeared to.
Demyx and Reno fidgeted on either side of me, neither looking up from the floor. Suddenly, we all jumped and turned to the sound of a small creak at the top of the stairs, and found Roxas panting and clutching the wall and banistar for support. Sweat dripped from his face, and both wings hung limply to the floor, dragging behind him. Both Demyx and I rushed up the stairs to try and give him some support. Reno stood, but stayed behind. He was still a little apprehensive about being near someone that wasn't human, but tried his hardest for Roxas' sake.
"Come on muffin," Demyx cooed as he helped him down the stairs, "let's get you to the couch." Roxas said nothing. He simply hung his head against his chest so his hair covered his eyes.
As we neared the couch the Tenshi stopped, not allowing either of us to take him any further. "Who was it?" he asked lowly, not really addressing any of us. We each exchanged a confused glance with one another before turning back to Roxas. "Who was it!" he screamed, still not allowing us to see his eyes.
"What do you mean?" I asked nervously, backing away about a foot, "Who are you talking about?"
"Who brought me here?" the blonde growled, "Tell me."
"I-I did," Reno stuttered nervously, "You were hurt. Y-You looked like you needed help."
Roxas tilted his head up and glared at the older male. Tears were streaming from his eyes, and he growled lowly. "I didn't want to be saved. I wanted to die!"
We all gasped in shock, completely taken aback. "But muffin, why?" Demyx gasped quietly, sea green eyes clouding over with tears, "Don't you want to stay with us?"
"No!" he sobbed, dropping to his knees and burying his face in his hands, "I don't want to stay here! I'm sick and tired of always getting screwed over by everyone around me! I'm tired of always being in pain all the time. The only thing I want now is for it all to end!"
"Roxas," I whispered softly, kneeling down beside him and placing a soothing hand on his back.
"Don't touch me!" he cried, swatting my hand away.
I pulled back a little, but stayed where I was. Something obviously happened last night to make him think this way. He would never say something like that without first being provoked.
"Please," I whispered once again, "Tell us what happened. Maybe we can help you reconsider."
He laughed. "I really don't think so, but if you want to try, be my guest." This time he accepted my hand as I pulled him up and helped him over to the couch. Roxas smirked, and chuckled to himself, the tears still flowing from his eyes. The sighed was heart wrenching. "Axel's cheating on me," he finally muttered.
"No," Demyx gasped and wrapped his arms around the Tenshi, "Axel wouldn't do that. He loves you."
"Apparently he loves Saix more."
"Saix?" each of us gasped at once, not believing at all what we had just heard.
"You must be mistaken," I protested, "Axel hates Saix."
"Well I guess I must've heard wrong when I heard them say they loved each other while they were busy sticking their tongues down the others throats!" Roxas cried in frustration, his hands clenching into fists. We all stared at him, completely dumfounded. "It's true," he sobbed once again, turning back to the ground, "I heard Axel tell Saix he loves him."
"That ASS HOLE!" Reno snarled, "I KNEW he was gonna pull something like this!" The redhead bolted over to the door, snatching his keys from the counter and slamming the door behind him.
I turned back to the two blondes on the couch and found the two tightly embracing one another. "Oh muffin," Demyx sobbed, rubbing his back in soothing circular patterns, "I'm so sorry. I thought Axel was better than that. I know what you're going through, muffin…but suicide isn't the answer, trust me."
"You're wrong," Roxas replied lowly, "Suicide's been the only answer for me for almost two hundred years. It's what saved me when I was human, and what could've saved me after I died. I'm tired of living in constant suffering and dissapointment. Everyone I've ever loved has either turned on me, or left me. I'm sick of it!"
Suddenly, Roxas' body went completely limp in Demyx's arms. The older blonde pulled away, and gently laid him on the sofa. Thankfully he was still breathing.
"I can't believe it," my lover breathed as he gazed at the Tenshi, "How could Axel do this to him, after all he's been through?" Demyx turned to me, eyes once again welling up with tears, "How Zexy?"
I pulled the blonde into a soft embrace and ran my fingers through his hair. This was obviously just as painful for him as it was for Roxas, and I desperately tried to comfort him. "I don't know Dem," I whispered, "I just don't know."
Hey, so that was chapter 11. Sorry it took so long to get it up.
Please review, I want to know if you guys like the story so far. It's getting close to all the good stuff. Look forward to epic fight scenes and more Akuroku/AkuSaix drama.