Author's note: I'm sick again. /: What kind of author gets sick every month? Ugh.

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Chapter 6 –Castle Walls

The wind running through Ventus' hair made him dizzy. The warmth of Vanitas made him shiver despite the fact that the boy was already holding him way too close. The both of them were already about 10 feet in the air and Ventus' eyes started to flutter, getting sleepy.

Vanitas, who noticed the younger boy's sleepiness shook him a little.

"You alright?" He asked.

The boy nodded slightly.

"Just hang in there, we're almost at our destination."

"You've been saying that for a while now. How am I supposed to believe you?"

"You said you'll trust me remember?"

"Well, yeah but—"

"But no, just believe in me. Now where is that—oh, there it is!"

Vanitas landed at the top of an apartment where a vortex was summoned in a corner. A dark flash of light was on the right corner of the rooftop. He gently puts Ventus down and held his hand as they walked towards the dark light.

However, Ventus held unto his hand tightly, holding him back. He turned to face a pair of two frightened blue eyes.

"What's wrong?"

"I don't like the vibe I'm feeling through that light…"

Whatever he's feeling, it was right. Even Vanitas felt the same thing, but he had to show him what he wanted to show. He bit his lip, thinking of ways to relieve the boy's conscience. He wrapped his right arm around the blonde boy's shoulders, letting go of Ventus' hand and gave lips a surprising, long, kiss.

Kiss.

Ventus' face reddened. This boy, whom he just met a few days ago… was kissing him. It was like the first time they met, he kissed him hungriyly. Ventus was standing, frozen on his spot. His fear replaced with confusion and thoughts running through his head that made him feel like he wants to pass out.

Silence occurred. Vanitas parted, leaving Ventus' soft lips opened in surprise. Tension started to rise between the two of them then Vanitas looked away from him.

"Don't forget what I told you before when we first met," he said seriously, shoving his hands on his pocket.

Ventus looked up, wiping his lips gently as he remembers everything that the other boy had told him. He was reminded once again, and it struck him, but he didn't say anything about it.

"The last thing I want is for you to fall for me. I feel nothing towards you, remember that."

The blonde nodded, speechless and torn between the things he wanted to say. A part of him wanted to yell and punch his face, but a part of him wants to cry and ask him what's on his mind. But his thoughts held him back, his heart was telling him that it wasn't the right time to say anything.

Vanitas started to walk away from him, towards the black light. He stopped halfway, still not looking back.

"It's okay if you don't want to come," he said. Ventus could feel that he wasn't smiling anymore.

"But I—"

Without another word, Vanitas walked closer, and closer until he disappeared into the black light, leaving Ventus' words floating in the air. The wind brushed through his hair again, making his hair cover his eyes, the blonde started to get upset.

"You'll never understand," he said holding his necklace tight.

He ran towards the dark light and threw all of his fear away. He wanted to be with him, no matter what it takes.


Why'd I do that? Vanitas asked himself as he walked through the vortex. He was in deep thoughts as he passed through another entrance then through the crowd. He looked up, staring at a huge castle glowing through the night in beautiful neon colors.

"Why'd I even think about taking him here?" he asked himself out loud.

He thought about his mom, about why his mom left him and his dad. It feels so empty now that she's gone, she was the light that brightened their family. She was the one that was to hear his problems, and not even Larxene. She used to talk to him about this Castle. It was a Castle unlike any other and she made him promise that he'll take whoever is important to him. He said he'll make no promises, but he might bring his best friend a lot. She smiled and knew that coming from his son—that was a yes.

They used to keep in touch, asking how they're both doing with life but all of a sudden, she stopped writing back. Vanitas waited, and waited, but after that, he lost hopes. After all, she hasn't written back until now.

And she probably most certainly won't write back now.

"Foolish woman," he scoffed to himself as he passed people, walking towards the castle.


"Vanitas!" Ventus yelled as he ran, looking around the vortex. There, he saw another dim light and ran towards it.

The light was too bright, he crossed his arms, covering his eyes from being blinded and he suddenly appeared in a huge crowd of people, he looked around then looked up, his eyes widening at a huge castle glowing in amusing colors. For a boy like him, it made him smile big. His eyes sparkled in huge interest and ran, searching for Vanitas. He'll take a chance. Whatever it takes.


"Vanitas! Vanitas!" the black haired boy hears from a distance.

It couldn't be… He told himself in disbelief. Vanitas turns around with his golden eyes wide opened when he sees the blonde boy running towards him with arms wide open.

He jumped towards the taller boy and wrapped his arms around him, leaving Vanitas shocked and frozen on his current position. "I found you!" Ventus said happily.

He knew that Ventus was hiding the pain. Vanitas scoffed at how pathetic that was, but he respected his determination. "Yeah, you found me," he replied sarcastically.

Ventus released him slowly, embarrassed. He stuck his tongue out and scratched his own head, thinking of something to change the subject.

"That Castle, can we go there?" He asked curiously.

Vanitas looked up to the Castle. "I was planning to take you there anyway, let's go."

The blonde smiled to himself and started walking, he didn't mind the pain. It was alright, as long as he knows that Vanitas won't leave him… Was he falling for him? Ventus sighed emotionally to himself and just shook it off. It doesn't matter anymore now does it? Whether he falls or not, Vanitas became someone important to him.

He watched as Ventus walked without waiting for him. Sighing, he also scratched his own head, catching up to the blonde who was now humming to himself, excited to get to the Castle.

"Ventus?" he said, turning his volume up a little.

The crowd started to fade and Ventus blinked, stopping his tracks as he turns around and tilted his head.

"Yes?"

Vanitas held the blonde's hand securely and tight. "Let's go together."


Note: Yus, I know :[ Tis, a short chapter. Leave reviews please!