"Zexy," Demyx said softly as he stood from the couch, "I'm gonna go find Axel." I was about to tell him to stay and offer to go myself, but the look of pain and hurt in his eyes told me this was something he had to do.
"Alright," I sighed, "Drive safely, I don't want anything happening to you too." The blonde nodded and gave me a quick kiss before jogging out the door.
Roxas was still lying unconscious on the sofa. I couldn't believe he actually considered suicide. This was the same person that had saved both my life as well as the life of my lover; the same person I had sworn to protect. I couldn't just let him throw his life away like it was nothing.
Then again, I guess with everything that's happened to him, it wouldn't take much to set him over the edge.
Just then, there was a knock at the door. A little confused, I figured it was probably Axel looking for Roxas. That bastard has some nerve to show his face around here after what he did, I growled to myself as I jogged over to the door. As soon as the lock clicked, the door flew open, and an enormous blast of energy hurled me across the room, slamming me against the stairs.
I cringed and rubbed my aching head, then looked up to see my assailant. The sight made me gasp, and I quickly scrambled backwards, unable to actually get to my feet. Saix was standing in the doorway; enormous black wings spreading from his back. If I didn't know better, I would've thought it was Vanitas back from the dead.
A malevolent grin spread across the older male's face when he saw my confused and terrified expression. "I'm sorry, Zexion," he chuckled softly, "I'm really not here for you, but I can't just leave you alone, now can I?" Before I had time to protest, darkness completely enveloped my body. I struggled desperately to get free, but it had me trapped like a helpless fish trapped in the grip of an octopus. No words escaped my mouth at my silent pleas, and before I knew it, there was no light left for me to cling to.
(Axel POV)
Yawning, I stretched my arms over my head in an attempt to relieve the tension in my shoulders. It was a rather long walk to the nearest store that carried sea salt ice cream, but if that's what my little angel wanted I was willing to oblige. Besides, it was a nice day, and the parks along the road were so beautiful and full of life. Kids playing, dogs barking, parents out with their children; it was all so relaxing.
I stuck my hands in my pockets and enjoyed the sunshine as I walked down the road, my thoughts turning back to Roxas. It was a little weird to have him being the one to treat my wounds for a change.
Suddenly, the familiar roar of a motorcycle engine startled me from my peaceful trance. I whipped around to see Demyx pulling up in the street next to me on the back of my bike. Not bothering to pull out the kickstand or even turn off the engine, the blonde threw the vehicle to the ground and stormed over to me.
"Demyx, what the hell! Do you know how expen-" Before I could blink, I was met with a fist square in the face, and found myself trying to pick myself off the ground. I touched my hand to my tender cheek and found it beginning to swell.
Growling, I turned to confront my assailant, but stopped as I found him glaring at me; teeth and fists clenched and tears streaming from his hate filled sea green eyes.
"How could you do that!" he cried, capturing the attention of a few passers by. The blonde grabbed me by the front of the shirt and yanked me to my feet. He pulled me close to my face so I could only see his eyes and growled, "How could you do that to him, Axel? After all he's been through?"
I forced myself out of his grip and brushed the dirt off my shirt. "I have no idea what the fuck you're talking about," I snorted, not bothering to look at him. That was a big mistake. The next thing I knew, I was on the ground again; a new bruise forming on my cheek. Man that guy can land a punch!
"You know DAMN WELL who I'm talking about!"
This was serious. Demyx never cursed unless he was REALLY pissed.
Wiping the blood from my face, I stood once again. "I swear, I don't know what you're talking about," I stated calmly, as not to envoke his wrath.
"Muffin. You cheated on him with Saix," he growled through clenched teeth, "He saw you and ended up getting hurt! Reno found him in the woods covered in blood and brought him home. He could have DIED you son of a bitch!"
What?
My emerald eyes went wide and I blinked a couple times. "B-but I di- I would never- I was with Roxas the whole night! I never even saw Saix!"
"LIAR!" Demyx sobbed.
"I'm not lying! I swear it's the truth!"
"Then how do you explain how Reno found him bloodied and bruised last night, and why he told us he heard you tell Saix you loved him?"
That can't be. I just saw Roxas back at the hotel. There's just no way.
Before I had time to even begin questioning the information, I suddenly found myself being swallowed up by a dark hole that appeared beneath my feet. Struggling to get free, I turned to Demyx for help and found him in the same situation. The both of us thrashed violently, trying to escape, but to no avail.
(Riku POV)
I can't breathe. There's something blocking my airway.
I coughed and sputtered as I opened my eyes, spitting up some sort of liquid. My vision was blurry and my body ached everywhere. Pain shot up my spine as I forced myself onto my elbows. As far as I could tell, I was still in the human world. I groaned from the pain and coughed again, this time able to make out that it was blood coming from my mouth.
Ugh, what the hell happened to me?
Flashback
"Hey Riku! I'm gonna go get us some cotton candy! Wait here for me, will ya!" Sora chirped, bouncing up and down.
I smiled warmly at my little brunette and ruffled his chocolate spikes. "Alright, I'll stay right here."
He nodded and ran off shouting, "I'll be right back!"
"Oh Sora," I muttered to myself at the thought of the bouncy teen. I don't know what I'd do without the little guy. Sighing heavily to myself, I shoved my thumbs in my pockets and kicked a rock at the ground. Not even a minute had passed before I jumped at the sound of Sora's voice.
"I got the cotton candy," he panted, looking as though he had just run a marathon.
"Wow, that didn't take long."
"Yeah," he grinned, "Short line. Hey! Let's go on the Farris wheel!"
I chuckled to myself at his eagerness and followed willingly as he dragged me over to the ride. As we climbed in, I noticed Sora wasn't clinging to me. In fact, he looked as though he was trying to stay as far away form me as possible. I scootched closer to my little brunette and began kissing and nipping playfully at his neck and earlobe. Again, to my surprise, Sora didn't make a move to kiss me back. He even made a noise in disgust. Something must be wrong with him.
"What's the matter, Sor?" I asked softly, pulling away so I could look at him.
He was turned away, looking as though he was going to throw up any second. "Oh, nothing," he chuckled lamely and forced a puny smile.
The car stopped at the very top of the ride. Everything was starting to become dark, and the sky glowed various oranges and pinks. It was all quite beautiful.
It surprised me when Sora pulled me into a loving embrace. I guess that meant he was feeling better. I wrapped my arms around his small frame in return and ran my fingers through the back of his spikes.
"I love you Sora," I whispered tenderly.
"I can't say the same about you I'm afraid," a deeper voice answered in return; one that definitely did not belong to my Sora.
I gasped and tried to pull away, but he held me fast. Suddenly, the air was filled with the sound of my agonized scream as a sharp pain pierced my abdomen. His grip released, and I pulled away finding the Sora impostor with a malevolent sneer on his face. The front of his shirt was died crimson with my blood. My gaze dropped and I found only the handle of a large knife sticking out of my stomach; the blade fully embedded in my body. I coughed, forcing a pool of blood to gush from my mouth onto the floor of the car, adding to the lake of blood already forming from the wound in my abdomen.
"D-Damn you...Ventus," I gasped. In a matter of seconds my vision went black and I could feel my body as it collapsed to the floor with a loud thud.
End Flashback
My hand absentmindedly ran over my stomach, immediately causing me to wince and pull back as I touched the laceration. Every inch of my body screamed out in pain at the slightest movement. There were dozens of bloody gashes covering my body, coupled with numerous discolored bruises of every shape and size. My right shin was broken, and I nearly vomited at the sight of the bone piercing through the flesh. There was a gash in my forehead. Blood trickled from the wound into my eyes causing my vision to become blurry. To put it simply, I was fucked up.
Trying my hardest, I shook off the pain and took another glace around at my prison.
Wait! I know this place!
Sure, it was noticeably old and decrepit, but this was definitely a place I recognized as one from my worst nightmares. Nearly every centimeter of the cement chamber was stained with old blood. There was even blood splatter on the ceiling. The concrete stairs were practically falling apart from disuse and decay, and the pile of wood in the corner was old and rotting. This was undoubtedly the basement of Roxas' old house. The very same place where both he and his parents had been brutally murdered.
Without hesitation, I spread my wings from my back and used them to push myself to my feet. Another jolt of pain coursed through my body, and I had to use the wall for support as not to crumple back to the floor.
I need to get out of here. I need to get out of here, and make sure Sora's alright.
I gagged a bit as I coughed up another pool of blood, sending yet another wave of pain crashing over my body. Steadying myself against the wall with one arm, I thrust my palm foreward.
"W-What?" I asked myself in total disbelief.
Much to my dismay, the portal I had hoped to open didn't form. Someone or something was blocking my ability to control the darkness. I was trapped.
Hey, sorry it took so long. I've been having problems with my back and chest that have prevented me from typing *sob* But that should be fixed soon (hopefully)
Anyway, please review. I know that with your support I can ride out the pain and write another chapter for this story! So please, let me hear your voices people of fanfiction so I know you're out there!
