Locked in a Never-Ending Nightmare
Disclaimer: I do not own or take any credit for the creation or original storyline and characters of the Kingdom Hearts games and mangas.
AN: I can feel it; this story is ending... However, I can also feel that a sequel will be in order... Nevertheless, fear not this story may be ending but there are a few more chapters to go! Anyway on to the chapter!
~Chapter Twelve~
Roxas to say the least was excited.
"Calm down!" scolded Tifa, "And help me with these chicken wraps!"
"I can't help it Mum!" exclaimed Roxas quickly stuffing the wraps with lettuce and tomatoes, "Leon, Sora, and Dad are finally coming home!"
"I know honey, but it's only been three weeks..."
"Six if you count Sora."
"Ok six but jumping around is not going to make them come home any sooner." Tifa laughed and hit Roxas with the towel, "You are no help," she said eyeing the mess Roxas called a wrap, "Go help Nami clean the living room."
"Fine!" huffed Roxas running out of the kitchen, "Nami will understand!"
"I'm sure she will, dear," laughed Tifa.
As Tifa said, Namine was in the living unlike Roxas she was able to finish her chores and be excited.
"No wonder she kicked you out," said Namine.
"Shut up! Up should be happy too!"
"I am," she replied cleaning up the dust Roxas left behind in his fast-paced attempt at dusting the fireplace, "I am able to multi-task unlike you."
Roxas pouted, "Can't you women just let me be happy?"
Namine eyed Roxas, "I'll bet it's because you're male."
Roxas sighed, "That has nothing to do with this."
Tifa ran into the living room, "Kids their home!"
Roxas through his duster onto the couch and raced out onto the deck watching the trucks pull into the driveway. Tifa and Namine soon joined him.
Cloud was the first one out, hugging both Roxas and Namine and giving Tifa a kiss, "I missed you," he murmured.
"I did too."
"Hey," said Namine rolling her eyes, "Not here."
"Sure thing, Nams," said Cloud ruffling her hair.
Leon helped Sora out of their truck and led him up the driveway with Rinoa by his side.
"Sora remembers this house."
"See you are remembering," said Leon.
"It's taking a long time for Sora though."
"But its best this way," explained Rinoa, "You don't want to be overwhelmed with memories."
"Will they be angry with Sora?"
"Who?" asked Leon.
"Roxas and Namine?"
"Course not Sweetie," exclaimed Rinoa, "They will understand."
"Is Onee-chan sure?"
"Positive Sora."
"Ok."
Roxas could not stand still anymore and so he ran halfway to meet up with Sora, "Hi, Sora," he greeted softly trying to contain his happiness.
"Hello Roxas," greeted Sora.
"I'm happy you're home."
Sora smiled still holding Leon's hand, "Sora is happy to be home as well."
Tifa after holding a long conversation with both Cloud and Leon on the phone explained to Namine and Roxas the situation Sora had been in and how it had affected him including how he talked in third person and his memory lost.
"Mum already made lunch," said Roxas, "Let's go eat."
"Before that Leon, we should unpack and set up those appointments," reminded Rinoa.
"True," agreed Leon, "Sora, why don't you go with Roxas for lunch? Rinoa and I will join you when we finish?"
"B-but... not without Nii-chan."
"You'll be ok. Roxas will be there..."
Sora shook his head and gripped tighter on Leon's hand.
"It's ok," said Roxas holding out his hand, "You don't need to be afraid."
Sora took Roxas's offered hand before letting go of Leon's, "O-ok."
"Let's head to the kitchen, Nami's missed you as well."
Sora nodded and walked with Roxas back into the house but not without looking back at Leon a few times.
"Their cute," commented Rinoa.
"Yeah," agreed Leon, "You talk with Cloud yet?"
Rinoa shook her head, "Not yet."
At the kitchen table, Namine, Roxas, and Sora sat eating the wraps Tifa had prepared. Tifa and Cloud had left to talk.
"So Sora how much do you remember?" asked Namine.
"Sora hasn't remembered a lot..."
"How far?"
"Hmm... maybe ten? Sora thinks... or twelve..."
"That's really good!" praised Roxas, "You're only fifteen!"
"It is," agreed Namine, "Sometimes it takes people years to remember like Rinoa."
"It could take Sora years!" squeaked Sora; a horrified expression overcame his face.
"But you're remembering," reminded Namine, "So I believe you will have the rest of your memory by the end of the week."
"Nami thinks?"
Namine nodded, "I have no doubt."
"Why don't we help you?" suggested Roxas.
"How will Roxas and Namine help Sora?"
"By telling you stuff that happened. Maybe it will jog your memory."
"Ok. Let's try with Sora."
The next hour or so Namine and Roxas retold moments of time the three kids shared togethers from simple play dates to family reunions up to the present time.
"Is any of this helping?" asked Roxas.
"Kind of, Sora sees bits of memories when Roxas or Namine says a memory..."
"Wish I could help you more," said Roxas with a sigh.
"Roxas did help Sora a lot."
"How?" asked Roxas.
"When Sora was still with Sir, a voice told Angel that is Sora that Sora promised Roxas that he wouldn't give in!"
Roxas felt happiness fill him (after he decoded what Sora had said) that even though Sora had lost portions of his memory he still held Roxas important.
"So Roxas helped Sora a lot."
"I'm glad," said Roxas with a smile.
"Kids how are the wraps?" asked Tifa walking into the kitchen, "Sora how are you feeling?"
"The wraps are fine Mum," said Namine.
"Sora is well, a lot better than before."
"That's nice to hear," said Tifa, "Remember if at any time you need to talk were all hear to listen."
"Sora doesn't need to talk, talks way too much to Aerith."
"Aerith?"
Sora nodded, "Special doctor for Sora."
"Cloud and I went to school with Aerith," recalled Tifa.
"Oh Sora knows that. Remembers from when Sora was little." Sora clapped his hands.
"See you are remembering fine," said Namine.
Sora laughed, "Where's Onee-chan and Nii-chan?"
"Well Rinoa is talking with Cloud and Leon should be here soon," replied Tifa.
"Someone call me?" called Leon walking into the kitchen.
"What took Nii-chan so long?" asked Sora running from his chair to Leon, hugging him tightly, "Sora doesn't like it when Nii-chan is gone."
Leon ruffled Sora's hair, "I'll bet you barely noticed I was gone."
"Sora always notices."
"We had fun though," reminded Roxas.
Sora nodded, "It was fun."
"See?" said Leon.
Sora stuck his tongue out at Leon, "Sora doesn't like it when you tease him."
...
"Hard to believe it's all over."
"Why do you say that, Cloud?"
Cloud shook his head and looked up to the star filled sky, "Just feels like we've been chasing Sephiroth since high school."
Rinoa laughed, "That's because you have."
"It's been almost seven years; it's just hard to believe."
"I know, it's strange for me as well for years I felt hollow and empty without my memories. I am so happy to be surrounded by family again," explained Rinoa.
"Have we interrupted a heart-felt sibling moment?" asked Tifa walking onto the deck.
"Where's Leon?" asked Rinoa.
"Sending the kids to bed, Sora refuses to let Leon sleep in another room."
"Poor Rinoa..." muttered Cloud.
Rinoa's cheeks darkened and she punched Cloud, "Shut up."
Leon joined the three adults on the deck, "Hey."
"Finally let you go?" said Tifa.
Leon nodded, "Roxas climbed into Sora's bed and promised to protect Sora throughout the night."
"I have to say. Sora's taking this a lot better than the first time," mentioned Cloud.
"Well having Sephiroth dead is a big help and the support from us and the kids," added Tifa.
"Also Sora isn't locking the memories away, he's dealing with them, accepting them slowly and moving on," said Rinoa.
"I'm just happy he's safe and this isn't happening again," said Leon, "Cloud at the house, your team found something that kept you there pretty late."
Cloud's expression immediately darkened, "Yes."
"Well don't keep it to yourself," said Tifa.
Cloud sighed and scratched the back of his head, he did not want to ruin their happy moment, "Two other children were found at the house."
"What?"
Cloud nodded, "A set of male twins, age fourteen."
"No..." gasped Tifa, "I thought his obsession lay with Sora."
"They had a resemblance to Sora, spiky hair, small build," explained Cloud.
"Did he... did he?" questioned Rinoa.
"Yes but only one of the twins," answered Cloud, "Apparently he raped the younger one while the older one had to watch."
"T-that's horrible!" exclaimed Rinoa, "Are they ok? Do they have family?"
"The twin's parents were killed but they have their older sister and her husband."
"At least they're not alone," said Leon, "With time there be able to heal from this."
Cloud nodded, "The younger twin had a very difference reaction to his abuse than Sora."
"How so?" asked Tifa.
"The boy was furious; he had burst of explosive anger. The doctor had to sedate him to tend to the boy's injuries," explained Cloud, "He attacked the nurses and doctors."
"The poor boy," said Rinoa, "The older twin?"
"Depression, the kid feels he should have been able to protect his brother."
"That is so sad," said Tifa, "I hope they can overcome that."
"But it's over," said Leon, "It's over for good."
"Yes," agreed Cloud.
"I thought we could take the kids to the beach tomorrow, it helped Sora a lot last time," suggested Tifa.
"That's a great idea," agreed Rinoa, "We can pack lunch and dinner. A whole day trip!"
"Sounds good," said Leon.
"We should head to bed if were planning a day trip for tomorrow," stated Cloud.
"Ok."
"Rinoa do you need a room or..." Tifa eyed Leon.
Rinoa had a faint blush paint her cheeks, "I-I'm already... I already unpacked my things in Leon's room."
"I see. Have fun you two but... remember were up early tomorrow," said Tifa, "Come on Cloud, she's not seventeen anymore..."
To be continued or not to be continued...
That is the question...
AN: So overall, how was this chapter? Do you prefer the hardcore mental torturing lemons or the happy bunny fluff? Any ideas on who the twins are? Any ideas on what you want to happen in the last chapters.
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Till Next time.