A/N: Oh, for anyone who's been reading along with this, I changed up a little of the end of the last chapter. So it would make more sense. I sometimes forget you guys can't see what's inside my head and leave stuff out. Normally I go back to it later for plot reasons, but I totally meant for it not to this time. So if you where confused some, go back and read the last 1/4 of the chapter again. lol. Like for one: no, Lea didn't get frisky with Isa when they were young... It's a one way Isa X Lea, if that makes sense. And also: Xemnas is a lying ass, and loves to manipulate everything. He also gets off on breaking people strong of heart and used Saix/Isa and Zexion/Ienzo so he could get to Axel. Let's just come to a mutual agreement that Xemnas is a sick, werido. lol.

Anyways, Axel's turn to start dreaming. Well sort of. If you watched cutscenes from KH2 FM you might get it right off the bat. Otherwise, I won't tell you who Axel is talking to in his "dream" until it's revealed. :P And of course, now is the time for more of Axel/Lea's background memories and stuff. Well, Enjoy!

34

The sun is beautiful. Rays of warm light dance across the sky to kiss exposed skin. No matter where you go, it's always the same. And the spectral of colors will penetrate through the darkest night. Or so one would hope. Axel sighed, leaning his chin into his palm while looking over the town dotted with tiny houses and shops. He was not sure how long he had been sitting on the clock tower, but at the moment, he honestly did not care. "The sunset is extra stunning today." The redhead did not even turn to great the voice. Only sighed in answer. If only it would match the feelings he had inside him. "It's because of all the red, ya know?"

Axel chuckled. "That's my line, yo." He grinned and finally faced a mirrored grin. "I thought you left?"

"I did," The reply came and they both looked back at the sky full of red, orange, pink and blue. "As did you."

"Yeah... about that..."

"Tell me about it?"

Should he? Maybe it would do him some good to express the things going on in his head. "Do you really want to know?" Perhaps he was kidding himself. After all, it was an unlikely meeting in an unlikely place.

"What do you think?"

Axel sat up abruptly. Blinking away the sleep he looked around. The morning light had broken through the canopy of trees and was playing on the ground. Stretching the stiffness out, he stood and shook the dampness out of his hair. Maybe it was a mistake to come to Twilight Town. They'll look for me here, no doubt. But it was the first place he could think of. Glancing through the trees at the metal gate, he wondered if it was safe inside. The local teenagers thought that the place was haunted and would only ever approach when dared.

It was an option. First he would look into other places. There was still Hallow Bastion. He planed on looking around there as well anyways. Especially after reading Vexen's research papers. He would just have to be careful. It was another place they might look for him. Opening a portal, Axel stepped through to his former home world.

The day moved on. And with each passing hour, Axel pressed his lips together in frustration. Something was not right. The research said he would be here... But there was no sign of anyone at all. The labs were as they once were, untouched and dusty. Shelves filled with books that looked neglected. Zeku would have loved to read all of them if he could. He thought as he picked up a book that had been left out on a table. Feeling sorry for the forgotten tome, Axel proceeded to find its proper home and replaced it.

Night fell as the redhead found his old room; still in the complete mess he had left it all those years ago. Maybe Zexion's heartless is still out there? It was the only explanation. Sleep over took him as he crawled up on top of his old bed. If only he could find Zexion. Then Ienzo would be free and they could be together again. Tried as he might, he tried not to cry.

"Have you thought about it?"

Axel blinked into the light that seemed to be ever dieing. Stuck in a suspension somewhere between life and death. "Yeah,"

"So you'll tell me about him?"

"I will," Smiling, he recalled those memories. Things he hoped he would never forget.

I am a Nobody. Those selected words repeated themselves inside his head. Frowning, Axel touched the purple marks on his face. His reflection mimicked his actions. They were so strange. Almost like tattoos, but he never remembered getting them. Maybe I should get one, under the belt and up my side. He grinned at the thought of showing it off with a lover. A little surprise when things went right and his bed occupied by some cute little vixen.

"Are you really that vain?" Someone huffed behind him. "I doubt the mirror would want to practice kissing with you."

Turning away from the mirror above the sink in the shower room, Axel looked at his fellow Nobody. Zexion; He poised his hands on his hips and narrowed his eyes. "What?" He gave the schemer a lopsided grin and held out his arms to the side. "See something you like?" Axel teased. He might be a newer member of the Organization, but that did not mean anything to him. Regardless of a new name, he was still the same person. Or so he would like to think.

Zexion snorted and rolled his eyes. "N-no," The other stuttered slightly. "Not particularly."

Pretty much that meant 'you're not my type' in Axel's language. Not that it really mattered to the pyro. After all, he was not into other guys; right? He mentally shook the thought away. "Well, there's a new member that'll be here tomorrow. Maybe they'll be your type." Waving his hand in the air, Axel turned and walked out of the shower room.

The schemer sighed quietly. "Unlikely..." It was so soft he almost did not hear it. At that moment, he knew that he was going to figure Zexion out.

It was harder then he thought. The young schemer was adept at eluding people and things when he wanted to. But Axel was smart, a cunning. Every so often, he would catch a short glimpse of a face not covered by a masquerade of illusion. And in those brief moments, there was a small smile at something funning in a book, a look of determination while working in the lab. The lanky frame that sprawled out on the couch after a particular difficult mission where there were just too many heartless.

There were a few times that Axel caught the other yawning over a book in the library and when Zexion leaned his head back and covered his mouth, the indigo bangs would fall away and show off the young, yet bold features that were hidden beneath the veil. Those where the times the redhead would startle himself as he gawked at the face that he thought was much younger and saw the kid he knew as Ienzo as a young, grown man, really not much younger then himself. Each time was short, cut off only seconds before Axel could ponder on anything by Zexion turning around and looking in his direction with narrowed eyes.

After a while, instead of trying, he just became lazy. Or at least would lazily watch out for the other. Sure he made friends with some of the other members as they came along, but Zexion was the real mystery. Maybe he always would.

He let out a sigh, not caring if it gave him away. Zexion turned, already knowing of the pyro's presence. "What's with you and sitting up in trees?"

They were on a mission. Or to be more precise, they had missions today and Axel was avoiding his. "I'm laying up here." He stated, looking down at the annoyed face. The indigo bangs fell back some and he could see both sapphires clearly. Clearing his throat, he almost forgot what he was going to say. Axel rather liked seeing the schemer's full face. "I didn't think you'd remember something like that anyways."

Zexion looked away. Is he blushing? The schemer crossed his arms. "Aren't you supposed to be on a mission today?"

He grinning and leaned over the side slightly. "Eh, I can finish it later."

"Well do that elsewhere."

Axel slid off the branch and followed the other Nobody who had turned and started to walk off. "Damn Zex, you're being so uptight."

"Maybe you just really don't know me then."

"Maybe," They walked side by side not looking at each other. "I'm beginning to think I like the quiet you more."

The schemer huffed. "Go away, Number Eight."

"I'm just trying to be friendly, shit."

"Well, I never was a social butterfly like yourself now was I?"

Butterfly? Seriously! Axel wanted to snap at Zexion. "Wait... You do remember me then?" Zexion grunted. "I knew it." A large grin stretched across his lips.

"Doesn't really matter now."

Axel grabbed the other's arm, making them come to a halt. Zexion tensed beneath his grip. "What's your problem? I'm just trying to be nice."

"Being nice doesn't mean you have to follow me everywhere."

"You're right." He apologized, letting go of the stiff limp. "I think I do like the more quiet you. At least then, you'd look at me." Sapphires snapped up to meet his emeralds. Axel was not sure why, but something made it hard to breathe.

"What, you liked the anti-social, can't talk to anyone, jump at everything me better?" Zexion's voice was so serious that Axel laughed, catching them both off guard.

"Well, maybe just the jumpy you." Without knowing it, Axel reached out and wrapped his hand around Zexion's wrist. The schemer did jump slightly. Both nobodies blushed and pulled away. Clearing his throat, Axel continued. "Look, I didn't mean to weird you out or anything. Just thought you'd like someone to talk to every now and then."

"I talk with Lexeaus."

"Dude, you're half his age."

Zexion rolled his eyes. "It's not like I have the hots for him or some weird shit." An awkward silence fell between them. Axel coughed. "Um, just stop trying to follow me everywhere."

"I'm not!" Zexion gave him a look. "Will ya at least stop being so hostile?"

The other let out a sigh, "Yeah, sure."

"Great!" Axel smiled before opening a portal to the world where his mission was. "I'll see you later then, Zex!"

After that, Zexion stopped glaring at him. But he still kept his distance. They were polite to one another and occasionally had a mission with each other. Although, Zexion did not want to speak of the past, it was almost like he did not remember half of it. Things between them were okay at best. Then, Axel found the Lexicon.

A/N: Oh, As I've said in the first chapter, I don't take unsigned reviews as I like replying to them. I had a guest review on my last chapter:

"I'm glad you continued! i've been following your story, because the characters are very "real" - I also like adult zexion, and their personalities really mesh well with the relationship and plot you've built up. Keep writing, please!"

Thank you whoever you are. First off, I have many plans for this fic. Even into the KH3 storyline when it becomes known. (Yes this might mean a break from the fic for a certain amount of time) It just took me a month to post a new chapter. lol. Also, Thank you for following this fic. And I'm glad you feel as though I've made the character very "real". That is something I love doing, giving personality to my writing to make the characters unique and real feeling. It adds a different type of attachment to the story. I too love adult Zexion. I wish there was more, especially fanart. Well, more AkuZeku fanart in general. I've enjoyed giving the characters the personalities in this fic and have took some deep thought into their relationship and plot. As I feel there isn't enough fanfiction for AkuZeku out there that lasts more than a few chapters, or is very young sounding. I wanted to create a heavy, yet light toned in places, fic that I could change around for fun that still followed the storyline everyone knows and enjoys. As such, I will keep writing. :) Thanks. -Axe