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

Roxas sighed and shielded his eyes as he looked up at what looked like a vacant house. Sighing he walked around to the back and looked through the glass sliding door. Cobwebs clouded certain parts of the room, as did dusty newspaper printings. Roxas removed his fenrir key from his pocket and used the indented side to draw a circle on the glass, successfully cutting it and punching through. He looked around the vacant backyard before slipping his hand through the opening and unlocking the door with a click. Sliding it back he stepped inside. He squinted his eyes to squeeze as much dust out of them and trying to keep in only light. Holding up a hand he practiced the mind images that Axel had taught him until a small amount of light emitted from his finger tips. He was amazed that he could actually do it, even though Axel had explained everyone could, it was a matter of unlocking whatever substance was in your blood. In his, Sora's, and his father's case, it was Mako. He looked around the room, nothing that he needed yet. Taking out his cell, he dialed a familiar number.

" Yes Key? "

" What the hell am I suppose to be looking for Xemnas! " Roxas hissed.

" You should watch that temper Key of Destiny. Besides, raising your voice while breaking and entering might cause suspicion ".

" I was not yelling...fuck this Xemnas. I'm not doing it. Find someone else " Roxas pulled the phone away from his ear but a soft voice caught him before he could hang up.

" Roxas...help...me... " Namine pleaded on the other line. Roxas shoved the phone back to his ear.

" N...Namine?"

" Oh, so you did catch that. I had a feeling you'd back out on me. I'm sure you were warned by the other members what happeneds to love ones. Either get those documents, or precious Namine here will not see daylight ever again. I'm quite serious, ask Demyx, I'm sure he misses his little sister " and with that Xemnas hung up. Roxas looked at his phone, should he believe that? Demyx had never mentioned any siblings, but stuff like this was usually to painful to bring up. He chewed on his lower lip before looking around the room. Where were those infernal documents! He found them on a desk, the murder of the Sinn family, and a few things on the Mako reactor and newspaper clippings of a fateful day. Scooping them all up, Roxas turned to leave the sliding glass door, but was blocked as a somewhat hefty man blocked his path.

" To me, someone who breaks in and enters a house, is illegal. Unless, dear boy, they changed the rules, no one really knows your here, do they? The man turned on a dusty lamp, the light piercing the darkness. He lifted a match the a pipe that stuck from his lips. His dark eyes were like a doe's, cold and hard, and felt as though they stole your very soul.

" May I ask...what are you doing with those documents? They are the last things I have left of my family, I do hope your not taking them ".

" I need these to save someone's life. I'm sure you'll understand. Please sir, show mercy " Roxas begged in a polite way. He wouldn't get on his knees, but he would ask nicely. The man took out a gunblade from its hidden holster on his belt.

" I will grant no mercy to an heir to the person who destroyed my family ".

-+-+

Cloud tapped his fingers uneasily against the arm of the couch. He and Zack had been sitting in silence while Aeris and Tifa chatted away upstairs. Though the guys had made up, humiliatingly, there was still many things they could not say to one another. Zack sucked in air through his teeth and whistled outloud.

" So...ugh...what to talk about " Zack asked to both Cloud and himself. Cloud answered with a simple shrug of the shoulders. Zack sighed and repeatedly blinked. He then suddenly snapped his fingers and turned to Cloud, he, who looked at him confused.

" You remember Vincent right? "

" Yeah ".

" Well, I am so sorry that you missed April fool's day, the kids played a nasty prank on him. ' Out of love ' was their excuse ...man oh man, I nearly thought Vincent was going to shapeshift and tear them in half " Zack laughed to himself. Cloud raised an eyebrow, allowing him to press on further in the matter. Wiping a tear from his eyes, Zack continued.

" Well, not only did they dump this giant ass bucket of juice on him, causing all his hair to stick to his face, but the dyes in the juice caused his precious living cape to turn the ugliest pink I have ever seen " Zack clutched his stomach as he erupted in laughter. He looked up to see Cloud not laughing, Zack didn't offend him in any way, did he? As Zack looked closer, he could see Cloud fighting his facial structure, trying very hard not to laugh.

" Dude, laugh, its ok " Zack patted his shoulder with a huge smile.

" Can't... ".

" Why not? "

" Because...THE CAPE WILL COME AND EAT YOU! " Cloud responded. Zack looked serious for a moment, before both men burst into laughter rolling on the floor holding their sides. Tifa and Aeris rolled their eyes, they had just recently come down stairs.

" Sometimes, I think our children act more like adults than our husbands do " Tifa shook her head.

" Eh, men are always children " Aeris shrugged with a smile.

-+-+

Axel looked around along with Sora and Demyx. Each of them checked their watch, before looking at one another. Sora shrugged.

" Thats funny, Roxas usually tells me if he's staying after school or is going to be late ".

" Maybe something came up? " Axel suggested. Sora shrugged again and started to walk off.

" Aren't you worried? " Demyx called out.

" Not really, Roxas does this from time to time now, its when he wants to be left alone...hey, if you guys see Riku, tell him to contact me. Uncle Sephy is wondering if we're able to make it for some dinner thing ". After Sora turned the corner, Axel and Demyx looked at one another with a knowing look before nodding silently.

" Come to my place real quick " Axel said as they ran down the opposite end of the hall ".

-+-+

" You know, its funny...I've known you for years, but I've never met your parents nor have I seen your house " Demyx pointed as Axel drove down a few streets.

" Heh...yeah...my parents are umm...how you say...crazy ".

" How bad could they be? " Demyx asked as Axel pulled into a driveway to a one story spacious house. It was a pale gray, with a large backyard.

" Damn, I didn't know you lived in such a nice place " Demyx responded in awe as he looked around the outer structure.

" It helps to have a powerful grandfather...come on " Axel unlocked the door and allowed them both to walk in. Suddenly Axel bent down and made Demyx do the same as a giant chinese shirkan flew and nailed itself into the door.

" Mom, Dad, its me. Cool your jets " Axel yelled as he took the star out. A woman with short hair around to her neck came from the shadows, a bright smile on her face.

" Welcome home sweety " she kissed Axel's forhead, which proved to be a bit of a challenge since her son was taller than her.

" Demyx, this is my mother, Yuffie ...my dad's around here somewhere " Axel mumbled as he looked around the room. A man with long red hair tied back behind him came from the hallway, his eyebrows raised as he looked at his son.

" And that's my dad, Reno ".

" Nice to meet you " Demyx waved. Reno blinked as Yuffie smiled.

" I've never known you to bring home company Axel " Reno shrugged. Axel rolled his eyes.

" Thats because you two are to fucking crazy to introduce to anyone " Axel crossed his arms. Reno smirked.

" Kudo's for that. So, what you need? Your barely home, and when you are, you want something ".

" Just a few things. My friend, Roxas, has gotten himself into a little mix up, and before father Strife finds out, I'd like to get him out of it " Axel began to walk past but both parents stopped him.

" Did you say ' Strife ' ? " they asked in unison.

" Yeah...why? "

" Cloud's a dad? "

" Yeah...what...how do you know him? "

" We go way back, when he and I were friends but rivals. Rebels of Midgar...good times, and bad...we should go visit him sometime ". Axel tugged on Demyx's arm and led him to his room. It was cluttered with junk and clothes, askew all over the floor. He looked around until he spotted two perfectly made chakrams on one wall, hidden from normal view. He snapped his fingers and concealed them in two puffs of smoke and flame. He then grabbed a few pieces of materia, before making Demyx follow him back to his car.

" Bye mom, bye dad " Axel called out as they slammed the front door shut.

" Do we have any idea where Xemnas would be? " Demyx asked.

" Xemnas knows we're friends with Roxas, so he wouldn't tell...but I believe I know someone who will " Axel repsonded through gritted teeth.

-+-+

Marluxia smirked evilly as Axel and Demyx came pounding in through his little hide out.

" What's the matter Axy? Run into a bit of...trouble? "

" Don't toy with me Marluxia. Tell me where Xemnas is! " the angry organization member hissed as he picked up Marluxia by the collar. The 'Graceful Assassin' chuckled at Axel's fury. There were a few other members in the hideout, after all, it was one that wasn't to well hidden but well known. Zexion, Luxord, Siax, and Larxene were the other organization member's there. Larxene had done nothing but stare at Axel ever since he walked in, but he did not glance in her direction once. Axel's eyes narrowed as he shoved Marluxia back into his chair. Demyx slammed his hands on the table in front of them.

" Just tell us where he is already, damn it! "

" Whats in it for me? " Marluxia asked with his devious grin. One of the pointed spike of Axel's chakrams was pointed at his throat. Marluxia looked down at the spike before thrusting his scyth able to slice open Axel's throat.

" You really wanna play this game Axel? " Marluxia asked darkly.

" Make my day " Axel challenged back. Zexion moved inbetween them, his hands seperating their harmful weapons.

" Why are you looking for Xemnas, Axel? " Zexion asked calmly, his voice very soothing, something he could easily use to trick people. That was why, you didn't want to get on his bad side.

" I need to know where Xemnas is...now! " Axel growled. Zexion took out his cell and dialed the familiar number that he so desperately hated.

" Xemnas? Quick question. Where are you again? " Zexion asked coolly. There was muffled mumbling from the ear piece and then Zexion hung up.

" He ' says ' that he's at home. But judging on the noises of the city behind him, and someone was crying...I'd say he was in that underground hide out in HallowBastien...everything alright? "

" We all know just how agrivating it can be when Xemnas toys with us and our loved ones " Axel reminded, before adding a quick side glance to Larxene.

" Yeah " they agreed, Marluxia being silent as he crossed his arms. His fun had been taken away.

" Well the bastard has gone so far as to kidnapping Namine ".

" What? " Saix got up from his chair. Demyx nodded.

" He's gone that low to kidnap his girlfriend? " Larxene stood up as well.

" Yes. And if we don't find Xemnas...I don't think she'll last the night ...we all remember being promised that our loved ones would be left alone...each promise broken " Axel swallowed. He looked up and balled his hand into a fist, before upper-cutting Marluxia right in the chin. He fell down easily.

" That's for being an asshole in the midst of it all! And...stay away from my girl " Axel added quietly.

-+-+

The files dropped to the floor with a thud as the echoe of a gunshot rang through the house. Roxas fell backwards, screaming in pain, clutching his left shoulder. The shot had been very close to his heart, and perhaps that was the point. The elderly man bent down and picked up the boy's phone before scrolling through the lists. He found a few people that didn't look reconizeable, but only one mattered. ' Axel. Demyx. Home.Namine.Sora '. He scrolled down to ' Home ' and hit the call button before lifting the phone to his ear. He listened to ringing and waited.

-+-+

Cloud and Zack were still laughing as the phone suddenly rang. Wiping a few tears from his eyes, Cloud got up and retrieved the phone. Caller I.D read ' Roxas'. He picked it up with a smile still on his face.

" Hey Roxas, whats up ?" Cloud asked, awaiting his son's reply.

" I'll answer for him Cloudy boy...he's not doing so good ".

" Who is this? " Cloud held the phone tighter to his ear, if this was a really mean prank from either of those friends, he'd be pissed.

" Does my voice not sound familar? Like...that recent video you recieved? "

" Wh...how...where is my son? " Cloud asked, trying to keep the worry and scaredness from his voice. He didn't get a vocal response, only the sound of a gunshot, and the screams of pain. Cloud's eyes widend as he felt he wanted to break down and cry.

" Where is he! " he screamed into the other line, causing Zack, Aeris and Tifa to come to his side, fear etched across their face.

" WHERE IS HE! " Cloud screamed louder, his answer was the death like hum of dial tone from a hung up phone. The Strife family phone suddenly flew into the wall, not only breaking the phone into pieces, but making a hole in the wall.

" C...Cloud? " Tifa placed a delicate hand on his shoulder and peered over him. Both hands were shaking, and Tifa had to admit, this was the first time she had ever seen her husband cry.

A/N: Here's the deal. School, is a bitch. I am trying to finish everything up, but not just suddenly to leave you all unsatisfied. But trust me, this ending, may not be so happy. For those of you who played Kingdom Hearts 2, you know who lives and who dies. Well...maybe I will, maybe I won't. Another thing, anyone realize that since Axel has a tiny waste and is very flexable, that he looks like Reno, could he possibly be the spawn between Yuffie and Reno? And some of you have to realize, that I don't pair Yuffie with Vincent, so please stop asking. It breaks my heart to tell you no, but I really can't do it. Umm...I know, I'm going to get a bunch of " its about fucking time! " but hey, it lets me know that I'm loved. So glad you all enjoy this so much, but for now, I must go. + Alchemypoetry