Author Note: uh...I THINK this is the last chapter…yeah…it's a trishot. Anyway, to let you know and so you don't get all confuzzled…It's Roxas's birthday and Axel is 17. Roxas is now 15! So, they're older.

P.S. SAD STORY!

Stay with Me, Axel

I had always wanted to be loved and to love someone. That was the one and only dream in my empty and lonely life. I was born on the streets and my parents were murdered on my second birthday. I thought they abandoned me. From then on, I didn't love anyone not even myself. I never made eye contact or talked with anyone. People bullied and bossed me around. I thought this was the life I was destined to live. But one day, that whole thought changed.

"Happy Birthday, Roxas! You're now fifteen!" Axel said happily in a singsong voice. I blushed and leaned over to give him a quick kiss. Axel smiled and ruffled my hair.

"So, you want to spend today together?" Axel asked while his face turned a light pink. I giggled and nodded happily.

"That's great! I mean, good…wait I mean…uh…I MEAN…" Axel was cut off by yet another of my kisses. This time he kissed me back. We stood up from where we were sitting and headed toward the exit door. Castle Oblivion wasn't a bad place though I wish it could be better. Some of the people didn't treat us normally but I learned to cope with it. Also, since Axel was ALWAYS by me, I felt safe and secure.

As we continued walking, Axel suddenly pushed me into a closet. He shoved me deep into the darkness until I hit the back wall. He then shut the door quickly and turned to face me with a nervous smile. I tried to speak put he immediately put his hand on my mouth. I stared at him blankly.

"What'd wrong, Axel? Was it that man in the red clothes who asked me all of those question about me?" I asked in a curious yet confused voice. Axel nodded quickly then crawled over to the door. He leaned against it without making any sound. I watched eagerly and listened.

"So, how is Roxas?"

"Oh, he's fine. He shouldn't be that hard to take care of since he's only fifteen. He's also rather shy and scrawny. You could kill him easily."

"That's good to hear…but…"

The talking was now so quiet that Axel couldn't hear anything. He was trembling all over and faked a smile when he looked at me. He crawled back over to me and hugged me close to his body. I didn't understand what was going on but I didn't want to make Axel any more upset than he already was. He began dot stroke my hair and gently talked to me.

"Roxas, I won't let anything happen to you. NEVER." Axel said in a soothing voice. He had stopped his trembling and was now heading for the closet door. He opened the door and I followed him out. Axel looked around cautiously then continued to walk again. We walked all the way to the park and sat under one of their big oak trees. Axel was sitting close to mea and my head was resting on his shoulder. He was stroking my hair and occasionally he kissed me on the cheek or on my forehead.

"Axel, this is the best birthday ever." I said gratefully as I snuggled up closer to him. Axel smiled at me and ruffled my hair.

"Your welcome, Roxas." Axel replied with a grin stretching across his face. I smiled back and laughed a little. I know and officially knew I loved Axel and nothing would change that. Axel was the one and only person who ever loved me.

After spending a few hours under our tree, we got up and continued on walking. We didn't know where we were going but at least I was with Axel. He made me feel safe and so I wasn't worried. But just then, Axel froze. He stepped in front of me made a low growling sound. He cautiously looked around for any other movement and caught someone spying on us.

"You! Over there…what the hell do you want?" Axel retorted in a tone I had rarely heard from him. The stranger ran back behind the bushes hoping to lure Axel away from me. I realized this just before Axel was about to chase after the stranger.

"Axel! It's a trap! Don't leave me!" I wailed in a desperate voice. I knew that if Axel left me unprotected, I could possibly be killed. I wasn't planning on dying yet. I just wasn't ready to leave…not yet. Axel shot a glance at me and nodded.

"I promised I wouldn't ever leave you. But this time, I have to. If I don't that retard over there could put you in danger if I don't kill him while I have the chance." Axel replied. I could tell he had tears forming in his eyes. I blinked slowly as I watched him run of toward the bushes. I waited anxiously for my love to return. I heard the clanging of weapons and screaming. I just hoped Axel wasn't the one screaming. Just then, I saw a figure coming out of the bushes. When he finally stepped into the light, I realized it was…Axel. I ran over to him and tackled him. He laughed and stroked my hair.

"I promised I would stay by you…remember?" Axel asked with a wide smile on his face. I smiled back, kissed him on the cheek, and nodded.

"Axel, are you feeling okay right now?" I asked with a wide grin on my face. Axel stared at me a bit confused then nodded. I smiled and hopped off of him. He looked at me and tilted his head. I smirked and started running. He looked at me in disbelief.

"You want me to chase you?" Axel asked stupidly. It's amazing on how stupid he can be sometimes. I looked back and then stopped.

"AXEL! I WANTED TO RACE YOU! BUT IF YOU REALY WANT TO CHASE ME…YOU CAN DO THAT!" I yelled from the top of my lungs. Axel quickly got up and ran down over to me. He then tackled me and I fell flat on my face on the soft ground. I looked up at him with innocent eyes. He ruffled my hair and laughed.

"I couldn't decide. Haven't you ever failed to decide?" Axel said as he leaned over to kiss me on my forehead. I smiled as he lifted away from my face. I stared at him innocently once more and he started laughing. Soon, we were on our way again…to nowhere actually. We never knew where we were going but we didn't care.

"Roxas, I feel horrible right now…" Axel said looking to the floor gloomily. I looked at him curiously. I couldn't imagine why he was sad.

"Why? Did I do something wrong?" I said as I tried to find a reaction from him. Axel only chuckled to himself and shook his head.

"Roxas, you did nothing wrong…if that was what was worrying you. Well, I didn't even get you anything for your birthday. I feel horrible about that!" Axel said as he turned to face me. I looked at him with a puzzled look and smiled.

"Axel, I don't NEED a present. I have you." I said in a calm voice. It was true that Axel was the most important person to me and nothing could replace him. Axel looked at me happier than before but still a little upset.

"But Roxas…are you sure?" Axel finally asked with tension in his voice. I stared at him and then nodded with a wide and happy smile on my face. He then started laughing and smiling.

"What's so funny?" I asked as I playfully punched him on the shoulder. He laughed and ruffled my hair.

"You. You're always so happy-go-lucky. You have no fears. It REALLY amuses me." Axel said cheerfully. He then broke into a run and I followed. We played our little game for hours. I wish it could go on forever but that dream was soon shattered.

"Roxas! Hide somewhere!" Axel suddenly screamed. I assumed someone was watching us again. I nodded than hid behind a large boulder. Axel looked back at me and faked a smile. I then looked into his beautiful, green eyes and saw regret. I shook myself and then I saw Axel was now fighting.

"You…what do you want with Roxas?" Axel screamed in defense. He was showing his teeth. The stranger smirked.

"I want nothing more but to KILL him." He said. "You don't need to know why, Axel." At this, Axel stopped. He stood up straight then looked back at me.

"Xemnas? You want to kill Roxas for no reason?" Axel suddenly yelled hooting his chakrams at the so-called murderer. Xemnas dodged them with ease then disappeared. Axel stared in anger.

"Damn! Wait…ROXAS!" Axel screamed. But it was too late. Xemnas was just about to make the final move that would end my life. Axel was furious. He lunged himself into the middle of the battlefield. Xemnas looked at Axel with confusion and hatred.

"If you do that move, you'll kill me and YOURSELF!" Xemnas screamed letting go of my shirt collar. Axel smirked.

"I'd rather kill myself than watch you kill Roxas!" Axel screamed as his reply. I looked at him with confusion when he shot me that sad and regretful gaze. He laughed and waved.

"Roxas, happy birthday…this will be the last one we share together…forever…"Axel trailed off the sentence and I could see tears streaming down his face. I was shocked. But before I could say anything else, Axel did it. He started his famous kamikaze attack.

"RRRRRRAAAAAHHHHHHHH!" Axel screamed. I watched with horror.

"This can't be happening! IT CAN'T BE!" I screamed to myself as I watched the love of my life continue his attack. There was a sudden crackle of fire that surrounded the entire place. Then suddenly, there was a blinding, white flash. I heard two loud and painful screams…then it was…all…over.

I blinked in horror as I looked around. I saw Xemnas lying on the floor…motionless. Scary thoughts ran threw my head.

"What if the same fate is for AXEL?" I screamed at nobody in particular. I looked around anxiously and fighting back my tears. That's when I saw it. I saw the motionless body of…Axel.

I ran over to him as fast as my legs could carry me. I skidded to a halt when I saw a slight movement come from Axel.

"AXEL! YOU CAN'T LEAVE ME NOW!" I screamed. Tears ran down my face and they wouldn't stop. Axel then moved his arm and touched my face.

"Roxas, I love you so much." Axel said. I could tell this hurt him badly to say. I stared at him with big, wet tears forming in my eyes. Axel looked at me…almost completely lifeless. He then smiled up at me.

"Roxas, don't cry. I can't stand seeing you cry. Plus, it's your birthday…the so-called 'best birthday' you've ever had. Be happy." Axel said struggling to sound cheerful. I couldn't believe this. Axel, the one I loved was disappearing before my eyes. I started sobbing now. Axel just continued to smile.

"Roxas, remember…what I told you…I will always stay by you? Well…don't EVER forget it…" This was the last sentence Axel said. He then faded away from my sight. I just sat there…I was completely shocked. I then looked to the sky and smiled. Tears rolled down my face and into the spot where Axel last laid.

"Axel, if you can hear me…I would like to thank you once more. You were always by me…but this time…I'LL be by YOU…forever and always." I then stood up and stared at the blue sky. I wave my final goodbye and turned away.

Roxas, thank you. I'm glad we met. You're a great kid…I'll truly miss you. Be good and remember to study for ALL you tests in school. Remember what I taught you…don't worry…be happy…always.

THE END!

So, how'd you like my NEW STORY? Remember to review and I'm going back to write my twelfth chapter in Babysitting 101!