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I just want to keep him safe, my little brother.
The cold morning air drifted into the house, into a small bedroom, where two boys were fast asleep. Vanitas and Sora. Vanitas had held Sora close to him all night, tending to his wounds and scars, fulfilling the younger child's needs.
He kept telling Sora that everything will be all right, that no one will ever hurt them again. He promised his little brother that one day, they would live in a big house, have lots of money, lots of nice things, and most importantly it'd be the two of them together.
Sora smiled, thinking about him with his older brother. His best friend, his guardian and his protector.
"If anyone bullies you, tell me so I can teach them a thing or two." Vanitas smirked at his little brother, ruffling his hair.
Is that all you got? Huh? You're just a pathetic weak child.
"Will do Sir!" Sora giggled, kissing his brother on the cheek before running into class.
Vanitas did care for his brother, you could obviously tell. On school days he'd walk his brother to his classroom and make sure that no one's bothering him before he left for his class. He also packed his lunch, anything he wanted and gave him money to go buy lollies at the canteen.
"Hey Vanitas!" Zack yelled out, running towards his best friend, ruffling his hair.
Vanitas groaned, "Zack.. quit it." He said trying to push off his best friend.
"Just leave him alone." Cloud giggled joining them.
"Why should I? Chocobo.." Zack glanced over at Cloud who was blushing like crazy.
"D-D-Don't call me Chocobo! Puppy!" Cloud gave Zack and evil stare followed by a cheeky grin.
How can you be so happy? This world is filled with pain and suffering nothing more.
Zack walked over to Clouds side and began jabbing at his sides, tickling him relentlessly.
Zack and Cloud were close as best friends could be; they've known each other's ever since they were small. Even though they argued a bit they still remained friends, they do everything together. You could say they were brothers!
"Quit it guys!" Vanitas hissed, he wasn't in the mood for this today. He had other things on his mind, like how he'd be able to earn money to feed Sora, and to keep them both happy.
"Fine.." Zack and Cloud sighed in unison. Vanitas was nearly never in a good mood these days. He always kept things to himself and it seemed like he was pushing them away, like he was hiding something.
"I'm sorry.. it's just one of those days." Vanitas sighed looking over at his two friends.
"It's alright Vanitas, days like these happen." Cloud said, giving Vanitas a friendly smile.
NO! ANYTHING, JUST PLEASE HE'S THE ONLY THING I'VE GOT LEFT!
Zack remained silent, he knew something was wrong, he could read it all over Vanitas' face, and he was hurting… badly.
"Okie dokie lokie." Zack sighed, "If you want to be alone, we'll leave you alone, obviously you have something on your mind. Don't try to hide it, I can see it." Zack looked over into the distance, ignoring the glares he was getting from both Cloud and Vanitas.
"I'm FINE. Alright!" Vanitas yelled, gaining stares from on-lookers.
Vanitas clenched his hands into fists; he hated the fact that Zack can look right through him.
"STOP!" Cloud screamed, "Don't.. please.. don't.. " Cloud looked down at his shoes, kicking at the ground.
Why must we all conceal, how we think, how we feel?
"It's not my fault Zack wants to act like a smart-ass." Vanitas gave Zack a deathly stare.
"Me?! I'm not the one who has random outbursts at his best friends, who keeps secrets, who threatens to punch anyone who goes near him!" Zack spat, taking a step towards Vanitas.
Vanitas' amber eyes pierced Zack's blues. They stood there in silence, wearing a mask of hatred and anger.
"Stop it, both of you. You'll do something you'll both regret." Cloud said coldly shooting them empty looks.
"Fine.." Zack sighed backing away, he grabbed Clouds arm and cocked his head sideways to signal that they should be leaving.
Vanitas stood there and watched as his friends left him. He felt so angry, he hated them so much. How can they be so happy in this cruel and dying world, where people suffer and hurt at the expense of others.
It's fun though, watching them suffer.
They always seemed to have it easy, when the others struggle in life.
Vanitas heart seemed to carve itself into something cold, bitter, and empty. Although there was one place, one place where his little brother fits. His brother is the only one who can change Vanitas, to make him smile and be happy.
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"WHY CAN'T I REMEMBER?!" Cloud screamed, pounding the wall next to him. His eyes filled up with tears as his legs gave way.
Zack could do nothing but hold Cloud close to him. Zack ran his fingers through Clouds hair, wiping his tears away with his spare hand. The blonde had been so angry with himself, blaming himself because of the bad things that has been happening to his younger brother, Ventus.
"First they take away my mum and my dad, they can't take my brothers away from me.. not now.. Please Ven, be alright.. just a few more days and we can go home.." Cloud whispered into Zacks shirt, clinging onto it like it was the last time they'd see each other's.
Zack wrapped his arms around the suffering blonde, planting small kisses on his forehead, it was the best he could do to comfort his boyfriend.
"Cloud, don't worry. I'm sure they'll find out what's wrong with him, and hopefully whatever you're trying to remember you'll remember it soon.. but for some reason.. I'm also trying to remember something.. or someone." Looking into the distance something seemed to click in Zacks mind.
"Um, Cloud.. this might help.. but.. remember when we were at school.. it wasn't just the two of us all the time, there was someone else."
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I'm not completely proud of this chapter, but hey.. its here now. I'll try my hardest to make the others better. I'm also really sorry for the late updates, but thank you to all the people who continue to read my stories. Thank you~