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Yoru: Well, the last chapter was a blast.

Kuronue: You are so sick.

Yoru: For once, you can't just blame me. (points at Gabe)

Kuronue: (sighs)

Lexaeus answered the cop's questions for a long time, but when they began to pester Zexion, he shook them off.

"He's been through too much today. You have the criminal; I'm taking Zexion home. I'll call you when he's ready to talk." He scooped Zexion into his arms, ignoring the protests of the lady cop. He quickly called Axel as he walked out of the house.

Axel pulled away first.

"That was indeed fun," he joked. Demyx ran a hand through his blonde hair, smiling sheepishly.

"Yeah."

Axel kissed him one more time, and then stood, lifting Demyx with him.

"Do you want to keep playing, or…"

His phone rang, and his eyes widened when he saw that it was Lexaeus. Putting Demyx down, he answered quickly, and his eyes widened as he listened to his cousin.

"Demyx. In the car. Now," he said as he closed the phone. Demyx blinked.

"Wha…?" Then his mind kicked back into gear, and he took off for the car. Axel followed as soon as he grabbed the keys. Practically leaping into the driver's seat, he took off like a madman.

"Did Lexaeus find Zexy?" Demyx asked. Axel nodded, tight-lipped, slowing down a little.

"He did, but you need to understand that you can't go jumping on him. He's in really bad shape. You have to be gentle with him, okay? He's really scared."

"What happened?" Demyx asked worriedly.

"Saix…Saix raped him, Dem. Or at least got a few thrusts in before Lexaeus got there. He's really fragile; Lex says that he flinches every time he's touched. I can't imagine what would happen if he got glomped. So just…just chill, okay? Until he gets better."

"Poor Zexion…that's so horrible." Demyx hugged himself. Axel sighed and took a hand off the wheel to pet Demyx's hair.

"It's beyond horrible. It's sick, utterly sick. But he's got us." Axel pulled into the driveway of the house, seeing Lexaeus standing there. Zexion had fallen asleep sometime in the wait, and Lexaeus laid him gingerly on the backseat with his lap pillowing the boy's head. Demyx reached back and gently touched Zexion's hand, which was clutching the coat even as he slept.

"Thanks," he said to Lexaeus quietly. The big man nodded, a slight smile on his face.

Once they got back to the apartment, Lexaeus carried Zexion into the bathroom. He needed to clean the boy up before putting him to bed. Tenderly removing the coat, he winced at the blood covering it. He ran a warm bath, setting Zexion gently in the water. The sensations awoke the boy, who gasped at the feeling of the water on his wounds. Whimpering, he shut his eyes tightly. Lexaeus placed a hand on his head.

"It's okay. I'm just trying to get you cleaned up, and then we'll put you to bed. Okay?"

"It hurts…" Zexion whispered, voice still raspy from his earlier screaming.

"I know, but it has to be done. I'll leave you alone for the rest of the night if you want after this." Lexaeus began to rub the washcloth gently over Zexion's skin, washing away the blood. Zexion whimpered slightly, hiding behind the curtain of his hair. Once Lexaeus finished, he lifted Zexion out of the bathtub and carried him into the bedroom, helping him into some of Axel's pajamas and setting him in the bed. Pulling the covers to Zexion's chin, he turned to leave the room. A small hand fastened on his sleeve.

"Please…I'm scared…" Zexion said quietly. Lexaeus turned and sat on the bed.

"Do you want me to stay until you fall asleep?" he asked.

"Yes please," Zexion replied, hand sliding down to hold Lexaeus' bigger one.

Long after Zexion fell asleep, Lexaeus still sat there, never letting go of the small hand.

Axel kept Demyx from going to his friend.

"All he needs is sleep right now."

"I know. I just wish I could have helped," Demyx replied, hugging his knees. Axel pulled him into an embrace.

"You can now that we have him back."

Demyx nuzzled him, "Yeah."

Axel held Demyx close, burying his face in the boy's soft hair.

"Dammit, Dem, I couldn't help Lex either."

"I guess we just have to wait." Demyx hugged Axel tightly, letting the older man cry softly.