I do not own FFVII nor any of its characters,however the story idea is mine. I also do not own any Kingdom Heart Characters. "

Life's Tough, Get over it

Something landed hard one Roxas's chest, making him wake instantly. Roxas sat up, causing his keyblades to slide down to his lap. He looked around wearily. Cloud stood in front of him, something large strapped to his back. How he got in his room so quietly was always a mystery.

" D...dad? "

" Get up ".

" Its six fourteen in the morning on a Sunday ".

" That kind of attitude won't get you anywhere...not my fault you chose to come home at four and miss sleep...lets go. Up, up up " Cloud seemed all and well for getting the same amount of sleep Roxas did. Roxas groaned as he threw his blankets off him and pulled on a different church . He left his sweats on. Yawning he followed his father to their personal training room. It was in the back of the manor so one couldn't tell they had one unless they were taken to it. In it were weights, punchingbags, blade training rooms...and a trampoline. For all of them loved it and helped with their flexablities. Roxas rubbed his eyes with his knuckles tiredly. His keyblades tight in his grasp. Cold water hit his face, making his eyes open completely.

" I'm...ugh...whooza...ai...I'm awake " he shook the sleep from him.

" Good to know " Cloud replied placing a shard of materia into his son's arm. Roxas's tiredness disappeared instantly, replaced by sudden alert. He could see their gym perfectly, and his dad as well. The object on his back came into focus, and Roxas's jaw dropped. He had never really seen his father's buster blade. He unsheathed it and rested it on his shoulders.

" Try and hit me ".

" Wha...what? Why? "

" You succeed in hitting me, and your grounding consist of being locked up in the house ".

" ...and...if I can't? "

" Your grounding will consist of being locked up in the house...without televison, music and doing chores until Namine has forgiven you...or until I knock some sense into you ".

" Y...your going to ...fight me? "

" I'm going to teach you why we don't have so many enemies...and why our family name is so well respected. My brother and I established just how far we're willing to push ourselves in order to prove a point ".

" Dad...are you going to kill me? " Roxas asked nervously, he could very well do it. Cloud smiled softly.

" I could never bring myself to do that...I love you Roxas...but sometimes...you really have to learn when to shut your mouth. And I don't think you'll learn any other way then by punishment " Cloud sighed sadly.

" Dad...you know I'm sorry...don't put me through this " Roxas pleaded, he felt like a child again, begging for his father's forgiveness. He remembered doing the same when he had been trying to lift one of Cloud's side swords and had ended up cutting himself badly. He remembered crying and pleading on a bad leg for Cloud to forgive him. And he remembered his father ruffling his hair and fixing the wound before lifting him and holding him tight. But this time...forgiveness would not come so easy. Cloud sheathed his buster blade slowly.

" You've got one shot at this, don't screw it up. Your curfew has been moved to ten at night. You must tell me where your going, and who you'll be with. Your chores consist of making sure your room is spotless, kitchen is clean, and helping your mother with dinner. My room is off limits, step foot and your going to be in for a surprise. Don't do something like this again...understood? "

" Yes father ".

" Go back to bed " Cloud commanded as he walked towards the trampoline. He curesed himself mentally...he was getting soft, and anyone who found out could take advantage of that weakness. Then again, he made them all a target when he started this family.

-+-+

Roxas let his body collide with his bed, he was indeed a lucky bastard for getting out of trouble. He fell asleep instantly since the materia wore off. He wasn't happy when a cellphone ring woke him up yet again around noon.

"...hullo? "

" I see the rain didn't completely drown you ".

"...what is it Axel? " Roxas yawned.

" Hey...thought I'd give you the heads up. Xemnas is planning something...something big. I don't know what, he's yet to reveal it. He will by Monday. Keep yourself out of any trouble to get out on Monday... Larxene will meet you on monday near the alley way in Transverse Town...not to far from beloved home...I should go... "

" Tell me...why are you so nice to me? " Roxas stretched and sat up. Axel was silent on the other end before answering silently.

" Because you remind me alot like me when I joined...wanting to fight back...and giving up everything you loved to stay safe...well...I guess what I did defeats the purpose since the girl I loved joined the order...now she won't even speak to me ...I really have to go...I could be tapped... Zexion is very good at spying...speak to you later...oh...if you can. Set up a meeting with me, I'll teach you how to control Light to your advantage...bye " Axel hung up, the phone echoeing its long tone.

-+-+

" And why do you have to go? " a familar voice asked from behind Axel. He didn't flinch, didn't even turn around.

" What do you want Marluxia? " Axel asked darkly. The man behind him laughed, his pink hair bouncing with his every chuckle. Be balanced a scyth on his shoulders. ( I'm sorry, but a man choosing pink? He's lost all dignity...I'm going to make him a bit more manly in my story, deal with it ).

" That attitude will get you no where and you know it Axel ".

" You know, as a guy you should really consider getting stronger hair dye. I mean, I realize my natural color is hard to replicate but, pink isn't a good color on you...how bout just going back to your natural black hair? At least it made you look like a guy " Axel snorted. Marluxia growled darkly before a smirk graced him.

" You seem testy ever since I asked Larxene out ".

" Leave me alone ".

" Whats the matter? Things not turn out well since you broke her heart? And how does she get back at you? By joining so that you two could be together, only to torture you...how sweet ".

" I told you to leave me alone! " Axel turned quickly to face him, fire engulfing him like a beast straight out of hell. Marluxia took a few steps back, his smile still intact.

" Whats better is...that boy is making all the mistakes you did...I heard from Zexion that he kind of likes that Namine girl...should be fun to watch eh? Especially since running the order, means he can have loved ones while we can't...but Larxene is an exception ".

" Go. Away " Axel answered dangerously. Marluxia disappeared in a swirl of rose petals. Axel calmed himself and leaned against the alley way wall. He had to remember to not let this cold and hard darkness take over him, possess him...otherwise...he would become a ' nobody '. He sighed and made up his mind, he had a mission to do...without the order knowing. He disappeared in a whirl of flames.

-+-+

Roxas took his time getting dressed for a normal day. Slipping on a traditional dark shirt and white zipper vest. Dark pants and his usual hair style. He had been through so much in just one week, it made his head spin. He casually ran his fingers through his hair. A knock at his door sounded. Roxas mumbled a noise for whoever it was to come in. Sora opened the door and stepped in, deathly silent. His blue eyes staring at the floor, a frown set place. Roxas turned around and looked at his brother. Sora slowly met his gaze. Both boys stared at one another in silence, neither one saying word. Roxas blinked before speaking.

" Yes? "

" ...do you still hate me? " Sora asked quietly. Roxas frowned, eyebrows furrowing together.

" I don't hate you Sora...never have...your my bro...you just get on my nerves a bit...siblings do that... "

" No...Roxas...its the way you looked at me when you said it. There was nothing but hatred in your eyes ".

" I was mad...and I'm sorry ".

" I sense a new darkness stirring within you...do becareful " Sora turned and walked out of the room, closing the door behind him. Roxas blinked several times where Sora had just been standing...had he really looked at him so hateful? He needed to be careful, darkness and evil stille existed in this world. He walked to the stairs and climbed down. Sora was already downstairs leaning against the railing. Roxas stood on the last step.

" Want to see something funny? " Sora asked, completely ignoring their earlier conversation.

" Sure ". Sora led Roxas to their gym and opened the door a little bit to allow both boys to see inside. Roxas couldn't stop his jaw from dropping as his mother bounced off the walls, manuvering around perfectly. She landed right behind Cloud before delivering a swift punch to his back,causing him to fall.

" No fair Teef. Fist fighting is my worse skill ".

" As where it is my best " Tifa smiled as she backflipped away from him gracefully.

" And I thought dad would kick my ass " Roxas mused.

" No no...dad would cut it, mom would kick it " Sora answered. Cloud duck low and turned quickly, grabbing Tifa's ankle as it hit the ground. She fell, the ground coming up fast to meet her. A body cushioned her fall, letting her look up at the ceiling. She smiled as she relaxed in his hold.

" I remember the last time this happened " she said softly. To be all honest, Cloud didn't. It had been his mako side which he had later found out what had happened.

" Care to remind me? " he whispered huskliy in her ear. Tifa laughed.

" I have to get lunch ready...good sparring though...we should do this more often " she smiled as she began to get up very carefully. Cloud proped himself on his elbows as she stood and faced him.

" You know what else we should do more often? " he asked with a smirk. Tifa blushed.

" Hush you...your scaring your children " Tifa giggled as she looked towards the door and saw both her sons. Cloud turned his head and smiled.

" Be afraid, be very afraid! " Cloud laughed. Both boys looked completely grossed out.

" Hey, how do you think you got here? " Cloud answered. Both boys shuddered and closed the door.

-+-+

Axel looked around the obviously girl's room. It was delicate and elegant. Beautifully drawn pictures hung on the walls. A vanity mirror stood in the corner, the queen sized bed layered with silk sheets.

" Place isn't bad...but the girl doesn't seem to be here " Axel sighed and sat on the bed. Suddenly the door opened and Namine walked in.

" Who the hell are you? " she asked placing her hands on her hips. She didn't like the cloak he was wearing.

' He must be in the Organization with Roxas...oh no...what if he's hurt? Get over him Namine, he killed you...well...thats what it feels like anyway ' she thought to herself.

" Name's Axel...you Namine? "

" Yeah... "

" I can see why Roxas lo...likes you so much ".

" What were you going to say ? " Namine pressed.

" Its not my place...listen...I was in his place a long time ago...and someone who loves him needs to stay in his life... "

" I don't love him " Namine responded coldly.

" Who are you trying to convince? Me or you? Listen...I don't want him in the order any more than you do. Don't hate him...thats all I can ask of you ".

" And why are you fighting for his behalf? "

" Because I was in the same spot...and you have no idea what its like to be cut off from everything and fading into darkness. Roxas is the first real friend I've had since I was twelve...and I will not allow everything to be torn away from him like it was me...please Namine...I'm not saying love him...I'm asking you to not hate him...well nice meeting you " Axel added on the cheerful note. He disappeared in a swirl of flames, which to her amazement didn't set anything on fire. She sat down where he had been sitting and examined her left hand. On her ring finger was a silver band with carvings on it that read ' I'll love you forever and ever baby '. A tear rolled down her cheek as a weak smile graced her lips...she could never hate him.

" Forever and ever " she whispered softly and layed her head against her pillow. She suddenly got up, if she knew him as well as she think she did... Namine pulled on some shoes. She didn't change out of the white mini dress she had worn to church as she took her keys to her car. Strange...she wanted one so bad...but it never got much use. She jumped in and fired off the engine before taking off.

-+-+

Roxas ate his lunch in silence while the rest of his family talked. He wasn't even aware of their conversation until Cloud had asked him what he thought.

" Huh? "

" Never mind...you weren't paying attention ".

" No...what'd you say? Tell me ".

" Actually I never even asked a question, I just wanted to bring you back to earth " Cloud smirked. Roxas rolled his eyes.

" May I be excused? "

" To where? "

" I just want to go for a ride...by myself...to Sora and mine's secret little cave ".

" You mean the cave I showed you when you two were little? " Tifa asked.

" Yeah ".

" Go right ahead " Cloud answered. Roxas nodded and put his cell in his pocket, showing his father how to contact him. He picked up his protective glasses and keys, then headed out the front door. He fired up the engine and took off in seconds.

-+-+

He soon arrived to the hidden cave. He pushed plants out of his way and walked to the center of the cave. He looked around for one of the sharper rocks before carving ' sorry ' on the wall. He tossed the rock aside and sat on the ground, his face in his palms.

" I thought I might find you here " Namine said softly as she moved to his side and sat next to him.

" What are you doing here? " he asked, keeping emotion from his voice.

" I wanted to see you ".

" After all I've done? Whats wrong with you! "

" You always were a terribly actor... "

" If I'm so terrible, why did you threaten to kill yourself? " Roxas snapped.

" And you were always horrible at keeping secrets " Namine smiled. Roxas blinked, he had just revealed himself.

" Your going to get your dress dirty " he mumbled as he stood up. He offered her a hand to get up, which she gladly accepted. He saw the ring he had given her for her birthday...amazing...she still wore it. She remembered her exact words for recieving it. " I'll wear this until you replace it with my engagement ring ". He smiled at the memory. Silence engulfed them as they stared at one another. Roxas could feel his patience wearing thin, she wasn't supposed to forgive him so easily...so quickly. He stared over her her perfect frame. Her pale complexion, but it worked for her. The light as could be blonde hair with pale but outstanding eyes. And she wore his favorite dress, the mini dress that enveloped her so easily and showed her every movement. He felt he couldn't take it anymore, he had to do something...something to silence the burning feeling deep within his soul. With lightning quick reflexes his arms wrapped around her and brought her to him, his lips crashing against her's feircely. Namine's arms encircled around his back, her mouth automatically opening. Her hands crawled to his golden spikes, entangling themselves in them. Roxas moved them so a wall met her back, allowing him to cage her in. His hands rested on her hips as he continued to kiss her. Roxas knew trying to forget her would be impossible. She was his other half and always had been. It was like trying to convince Kairi she wasn't meant for Sora. It was impossible. Namine felt Roxas's hands trace down from her hips to her thighs, where the bottom of her dress was not to far. She felt as his hands moved back up, making the material ride up with him. Roxas pulled slowly back from their heated kiss, his eyes boring into her's. He bent forward and kissed her neck longingly while dragging the fabric higher up, waiting for her reaction. She wasn't drunk and they weren't twenty, her only two requirements...so he should've stopped...but he couldn't...was this what lust felt like? Namine hooked one of her legs around his waist, causing her dress to rise up further.

" Roxas... " she breathed in his ear, her fingers moving to his vest and pushing it off. She grabbed the hem of his shirt and pulled up and over his head, revealing his muscular chest of a man. Roxas straightend and took his shirt from her grasp before throwing it behind him. He brought up his right hand to her face, using his thumb to trace her jawline. He leaned in and kissed her lips again, softly this time, his tongue probing her mouth.

-+-+

Sora picked up his keys to his fenrir before putting on his protective glasses.

" Hey dad, I'm gonna go see if Kairi wants to go to the movies...be back later " Sora waved to his father as he headed towards the front door. Cloud looked up from the kitchen table, test and assignment papers in front of him, a grading pen in hand.

" Have fun...be back by three...if your going to be late then call in a fair warning ".

" Yes Sir...bye mom " Sora kissed his mother's cheek before walking out the front door. He hopped onto his fenrir and fired up the engine before taking off in the direction of Kairi's home. Upon reaching destination he dismounted and knocked on the door. Be made sure to smooth over his dark clothing and check that the chains on his pants weren't tangled. He ran his finger's through his hair and checked his teeth in his reflection. After making sure everything was good, he leaned against the doorway casually. The door opened revealing Zack, who smiled at him.

" Master Strife, do come in " he bowed sarcasticly.

" Very funny Zack, save the sarcasm for my dad would ya? Kairi home? "

" Yeah...hey! Kai! Get down here, your boyfriend's waiting to see you ". Kairi came down the flight of stairs. Their house wasn't as spacey as Sora's...but since Cloud and Zack were such good friends, as a wedding present, Cloud bought them a large two story house on the water. Zack and Aerith couldn't thank him enough. Cloud's only response was " hey, we're like family... ". Little did he know Sora planned on making them ' real ' family. He planned to marry Kairi...in time of course. Kairi greeted Sora with a smile, her seemingly dark hair bouncing with her every step.

" Hello Sora...what brings you here? "

" New Pirates of The Caribbean...wanna see it? "

" Let me grab a jacket " Kairi dashed back upstairs quickly before looking around her room. She went back to the stairwell before calling to her mom.

" Hey mom? Where's my jacket? My deep green one? "

" In the wash dear " Aerith answered, looking up from her book. Kairi frowned, she loved that jacket with chains that hung off the ends and a keychain of a heart near the collar. Kairi slipped on her shoes and went back downstairs. When she reached the door, Sora was holding out his own jacket.

" Use mine " he smiled. Kairi took up on his offer before folding it over her arm.

" Have fun you guys...Sora, drive safe " Zack smiled as he practically pushed them out the door. Making sure the two left Zack locked the door and turned towards his wife.

" Whatcha readin? "

" Fantasy Finale ".

" Really? What's it about? " Aerith smiled at his question.

" Its a woman's novel ".

" Oh so its one of ' those ' ".

" Umm hmm ".

" Lets say we act out one of these...chapters ? " Aerith looked up from her book and put it down on the arm of the couch she was sitting on. Zack raised his eyebrows as she walked towards them, staring at him in silence. At once they turned and raced towards their room.

-+-+

Namine's dress fell to the floor, adding to a building collection. Roxas pushed her higher on the wall, lifting her to his height. Clothes were disappearing so fast, first it was his vest, then sooner then they knew it, it was their shoes, her bra, his pants...nearly everything gone. Only thing left was her lacey white underwear and his red boxers, their bodies pressed tightly against one another on the wall. Their breathing became erratic and harsh. Namine wrapped her slender legs around Roxas's waist, urging him on. Her nails trailed across his shoulders, leaving red welts on his skin. Roxas's hips grinded against her's, making more heat spread through Namine. Her kisses became more needy, more demanding. Her moans drove him to far past the point of insanity. He could feel a deep darkness within him, screaming to stop toying and to take her now. But he had to remember, he was pushing his luck as it was. He was about to remove her last bit of clothing, when she broke their kiss.

" Roxas...not...not here...I shouldn't have let this go so far...in time...I promise...but not here...not now " Namine breathed. Roxas growled his fustration, earning a soothing pat on the head from Namine.

" Tell me you love me ". Namine looked at him, stunned.

" You know I do " she whispered.

" I need to hear it " Roxas pleaded.

" Roxas Amon Strife, I love you. Forever and ever I will " Namine hugged him tightly.

" Don't ever forget it...even the organization can't make me change my mind. Hopefully...you'll remember to...you'll find a way out, I know you will ".

A/N: I ask of you all for one simple task, a vote for the next couple steamy scene. I get one from a very good friend of mine whose supported me when I was making my first story Kiome-Yasha, who asked for a N x R one. Well, I do love that she actually voted, but now I'm tormenting you all to vote, since anyone can basically happen. Sora and Kairi could act like Sora's parents at the movies, Cloud and Tifa are home without kids, many possiblities. Namine could change her mind at any time. Hell, I even threw in Zack and Aerith...doubt I'll get votes for those two. I'll make a deal with you guys. If I get at least three votes for two couples, I will make the most exotic chapter any of you will ever read. It'll blow your minds. Oh and HI Hipathya! So nice to hear from you again. ( I have developed a deep love for Sora and Roxas thanks to KH2. Its runs even deeper now ...don't forget to vote! )