The Magic of the Earth and the Sky

by Flare Haynekie

Disclaimer: …………

Warnings: AU, OOC-ness, shonen-ai, Kairi-bashing?

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Chapter 21: Leon and Cloud

"Brother?" Cloud asked, no longer sleepy, as he approached the brunet. "Sora? I'm your cousin, not your brother…"

Riku ran up to Sora, circling his arms around the brunet. "It's okay, Sorae. Forget about it. Cloud didn't mean anything by it, okay?"

Sora blinked, looking up at Riku. "Does this mean that Cloud is part of the legend too?!" he asked rather surprised.

"Well, it looks like we are all part of it." Riku chuckled, as Sora pouted at Cloud.

"Sorry, Cloud. Um, forget what I said!" Sora said with a grin.

The blond sighed. "Fine, but, please don't do that again. It sorta freaked me out there."

Sion approached them. "So, was this about the legend?" he asked, Riku and Sora nodding at him. "Well, I guess it's fine as long as you don't over do it."

A small sound reached downstairs, everyone looking at each other before Sora ran off to his room in search of his cell phone. Riku followed, finding Sora on his bed talking. Once he hanged up, he proceeded to inform Riku.

"That was Selphie. She said that if we didn't have anything to do, we could go with her to the arcade down at the mini-mall." Sora said, getting off the bed. "Oh, and that we should bring Cloud and Leon if possible."

"Why in the world would she want those two to go too?" Riku asked, as they walked down the stairs to meet up with Leon and Cloud who had fallen asleep at the base of the stairs. "Either way, they can't go if they're this tired. Selphie will probably make us all dance, anyway." They quietly walk pass the sleeping couple, then entered the kitchen. "Hey, Sion? Sora and me are going to the arcade. It's at the mini-mall, so if you need us, you'll know where to look."

"Sure. Remember to eat something." Sion reminded them as they rushed out the house to meet up with Selphie at the mini-mall.

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"Sorae, have you seen the necklace I had here?" the older prince asked, searching his room again.

The young prince looked inside his brother's room. He had been on his way to meet with his Bunny when his brother called him. "What necklace?"

"The chain one with the lion on it."

"Hey, Cloud?"

"Yeah?"

The brunet closed the door, looking down at his feet. "Who exactly gave you that necklace?"

Cloud looked up. "What? And what the hell are you doing in a dress?"

"It's not a dress! It's a robe. And answer my question first."

"No one. Why are you asking so much?"

"… Um, no reason…"

"What are you hiding now?"

"Nothing."

"Come on, I'm your brother. This is why you closed the door, so come tell me."

"Leon told me to ask you if you hate him."

Cloud looked at his younger brother with wide eyes. "How do you know Leon? Sorae, where exactly have you been sneaking off too?"

"To an island."

"What island?"

"Destiny Islands?"

Cloud got up from where he was and grabber his brother, shoving him into the large closet before closing the door. "Now, I want to know, what have you been doing there."

"Meeting a friend of mine. I met him when I skipped lessons one day. Then a few days ago, I met Leon. He thought I was you. Then he asked me if I knew you… then he told me that."

"So that's why I haven't seen you around. Father said you were studying, but you tutor said you were out playing somewhere in the castle. Then you're hyperactive little friend told me that it's a secret, but you've been sneaking out of the castle practically every day. But she didn't tell me where, saying that it was your duty to tell me, Sorae."

"I know. I'm sorry… um, what should I tell Leon? He's expecting me to tell him today."

Cloud opened the closet's door. "Come on. I'll talk to him."

The young prince grinned. "Thanks a lot, Cloud! You're the best!"

"I know. So, why are you wearing a dress again?"

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"Sora, are you ready to get your butt kicked?" Selphie happily asked as she bounced on the small stand like control.

"In dancing? No way!" Sora exclaimed, taking his position. "I'll have you know, I'm very good at this game.

Tidus laughed. "Yes, yes. Just be careful Selphie doesn't beat you. People are scared of playing with her, so just, be careful."

"Stop warning him, Tidus." Riku added. "Sora will be just fine, right?" he looked at Sora, who quickly nodded.

"So, which song are you picking?" Selphie asked.

Sora grinned at that, and said one word, "Dive."

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Sora sighed as Riku carried him, Tidus doing the same for Selphie.

"I can't feel my legs." Sora whined. "Can you, Riku?"

"Yours or mine?" Riku asked.

"Mine!"

"Then, yeah. I am carrying you, you know."

Selphie laughed. "That's for sure! Hey, let's play again next Sunday!"

"Maybe." Riku said, as Sora sighed.

"Are you guys going to school tomorrow?" the hyper brunette asked, making little braids on Tidus' hair.

"Yup. Can't miss my first day." Sora replied.

"Oh. Then, um, just be really, really careful, okay? Kairi's been sneaking around these past two days. I'm worried she'll actually do something."

"We'll be fine, Selphie! Don't worry!" Sora gave her a smile. "Um, you know, I think Tidus won't carry you anymore if you keep doing that."

"Doing what?" Tidus quickly asked.

"Nothing! Ignore him!" Selphie exclaimed.

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The two brothers looked around. Cloud had changed into something more casual for such an island, but even so, he was still looking around in case anything happened.

"Sorae? You do know that if dad finds us, we'll be in trouble, right?" Cloud asked, for what could've been the tenth time.

"Yes, yes. Must you keep asking that?" the brunet asked before spotting the mop of silver hair that could only belong to his Bunny, and running up to tackle-glomp him. "Bunny!!!"

"Gah! Fluffy? Hey, I was wondering when you would come." Bunny looked up as Cloud approached them. "Who's the blond that looks like you?"

"That's my older brother, Cloud! He's the coolest." Fluffy stated, then lowered his voice to whisper. "He's the one Leon confused me for. He's here to talk to Leon, do you know where he is?"

"Him? I'm not sure. Last time I saw him he was trying his hand at fishing because he got tired from waiting for your answer."

"Oops… not entirely my fault."

"Fishing?" the brunet asked, his voice back to normal. "You know, I never would've imagined him fishing… beating someone in a sword fight, yes, but never fishing…"

Bunny laughed, Cloud looking at him with wide eyes. "Hey, are you okay? You look weird."

Cloud's left eye twitched. "Haven't I seen you before?" the blond asked. "Like at the Earth-Sky meet---"

"Hey look, it's Leon!" Fluffy exclaimed, interrupting whatever Cloud was saying as he pointed to the angry brunet who approached them, a poor suffering fishing pole in his right fist. "He looks pissed…"

Bunny took a quick look at the approaching Leon, before making a run for it, the small brunet still on his back. "Yeah, he is pissed." He said once he was sure they were far away from either Cloud or Leon. "I think it's because Cloud is here and no one cared to tell him."

Fluffy laughed. "Cool!" he then took a look at his brother, his grin disappearing. "Hey, Bunny? How come Leon's all over Cloud? Taking my brother's clothes off while kissing him?"

"Oh, hell no!" Bunny exclaimed, taking a quick look at Leon and Cloud before grabbing his little Fluffy and dragging him off while covering the brunet's eyes. "We are not old enough to be watching this." He stated as he walked away.

"What? What are you talking about Bunny? What are they doing??"

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"I'm tired Bunny." Sora whined as Riku climbed the stairs in Sora's house.

They had arrived just a while ago, Leon and Cloud having some sort of pillow fight in the living room while Sion watched TV. Sora kept whining about being tired, so Riku had no choice but to carry him up, which didn't bother him until Sora started to softly chew Riku's neck before either whining about being tired, or very quietly whining about wanting something small for a snack.

"Sora, you ate a while ago." Riku sighed.

"That was before dancing."

"True."

Riku entered Sora's bedroom, leaving the brunet on his bed before stretching. Sora on the other hand, got up from the bed, picked up some clothes and went into the bathroom. Once both of them had bathe (don't ask me, but I think they bathe separately… I could always be wrong), they went to sleep.

There would be more time to think about things later…

Even though tomorrow was Monday…

And Sora was in for more than he ever bargained for…

He could always rely on Riku, no matter what.

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The end!
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No! I'm kidding! Don't kill me!

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To be continued!
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::Author's note::

Well, let's start with the news. Um, sorry about that at the end of the chapter, didn't mean to have people trying to kill me… I don't even know why I wrote that! Hmm, must have been the chocolate! Anyway, today's my birthday (January 7, weee!) and so, I'm celebrating by writing a bit more than I have before! Or, at least I think so… Um, lot's of Sorae's memories here… kinda wanted to show part of Sorae and Cloud's relationship before doing anything else. Oh, and part of the ideas for Sorae's memories came to me while looking at my Griever necklace in front of me. So pretty.

::Things you should know::

Everyone could probably tell, but Sora and Selphie were playing DDR (Dance Dance Revolution). Yes, the song "Dive" is in the game, and it's cool!

The necklace that Cloud is looking in Sorae's memories is the actual necklace that Squall wears in Final Fantasy 8… which I got a while back in Barceloneta (Juju understands, but to everyone else, it's a place far away from where I live… like a two to three hour drive tho...).

::Thanks to::

1. piggiesofdoom – yes, no one can resist Leon. Did your brother really think you're crazy? Oh well. Happens all the time here. Lol

2. babymar-mar – (double review) yes, Leon and Cloud are together again! You love updates? Yeah, so does everyone…

3. yaminakathy – it was worth the wait? Good then! Yup, sankyu!!!

4. cammy-world666 – Hehehe, sankyu! Cliffies are (apparently) good for keeping people interested in the stories, I guess. Yes, Cloud and Leon got it on, lol!

5. Web-of-Knots – I know. Sora got all his looks from his father, and his "sweetness" from his mother. That's kinda how I imagined it. Thanks for reviewing!

6. NaruNaru.O.k – fun nickname! Reminds me of Naruto… anyway! No, it's not so hard to write while my mind is hooked on Chain of Memories. Lol. Oh well. Thanks for reviewing nya!

That's about it. Thanks to everyone who has supported me so far, and I hope you keep at it in the continuing chapters! Love you all!

----Flare