A/N: Ahehehehe. O.o' Man, time flies when you don't update, ne? Sorry it's been so long, people. I was trying to work out some things with the storyline here and there. I knew how I wanted it to work out, tiz just the wording that's a problem…
Warnings: Same as previous chapters.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Okay, well maybe not so important…. But I now have an account on Gaiaonline. My account name is Shadow of the Blood Moon. If you send me a message, make the message subject 'From I'll talk to anyone who messages me! Another kewl note, LORD ALBEL AND THE IRON MAIDEN WILL BE ATTENDING COMIC-CON 2007!!!
Also, I do not own the Magnificent Lord Nox. He belongs to Square.
And now, on to the story!
-----------------------Chapter Six-------------------------------
Axel and Marluxia sat on either side of the single bed in the sterile white room, as the Doctor stood off to the side. Both brothers held on of Shei's limp hands, silently begging him to wake up, but knowing that it wasn't likely to happen so soon. After sitting there for a few moments, Axel remembered his earlier question to Marluxia.
"You know, Marl, you never did answer me out there."
He saw Marluxia's shoulders sag as the elder of the two let out a sigh. "No, I didn't. I guess I owe you that, huh?" At Axel's curt nod, the pink haired teen sighed again. "He kind of caught Sai'x and the others…well…having their way with me and Demyx." Marluxia turned his eyes towards the floor, unable to bear the disgust that must be on Axel's face.
In truth, the look on his brother's face was that of cold anger. "How long has THIS been going on?"
Marluxia flinched at his brother's tone, but answered nonetheless. "As far as I know, they've been doing this to Demyx since you and him broke up a few years ago." With his eyes averted, Marluxia didn't notice the look of guilt that flashed across his brother's face. "As for me, they only started using me a few weeks ago. Shei found out after the last time, but I made him promise not to tell you. He must've heard me and Demyx screaming, because we saw him come through the door and get knocked out by Xigbar. And after that, well…" He gestured to the motionless boy on the bed with a defeated sigh.
Axel was speechless. Looking at his older brother's defeated form, he couldn't help but feel bitter anger toward's Sai'x and the rest of their so-called friends in the Organization. "So all those times that you and Demyx disappeared…"
"Yes. We were with them."
"Then I suggest that you and this Demyx have yourselves tested for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases."
Both brothers turned to the forgotten Doctor that had been listening quietly from the corner of the room. He stood still as a statue, his visible eye locked firmly on Marluxia. "If you go now, I will make sure that it is made the top priority."
Marluxia nodded his thanks while Axel sat horrified. Not only did they RAPE him, but they could have made him sick as well? And what about Demyx?
Just then they heard shouts outside the door. Axel heard what he thought was Reno's voice, then a loud smack followed by an outraged shout from Rufus and a loud cry from Noah. The door to the room burst open to reveal their father, Jonas Tarshil, standing in the doorway.
The man stood at an intimidating six feet and four inches. His flaming red hair was cropped short to his skull and he had vivid greed eyes like his sons. His body was well toned and spoke of long hours at the gym, the muscles taut under the skin. His murderous gaze swept the room and landed on Shei. He immediately moved towards him.
"You little Son of a Bitch!!! Do you have ANY idea how much this is gonna cost me?!"
Eyes full of murderous intent, the man advanced towards his helpless son. In a flash of white and silver, the Doctor stood before him. "Sir, I cannot allow this-"
Jonas viscously backhanded the Doctor and sent him sprawling backwards, knocking over Axel in the process. "Stay out of my way. You're just as annoying as that girl out there. I should've smacked her too." Without even batting an eye, he shoved Marluxia to the side and grabbed Shei by the throat. "You and those other little bastards have cost me so much, and what do I get in return!?" He began to shake his unconscious son, spewing obscenities the whole time. The machines hooked up to Shei began beeping in an erratic fashion, and Axel panicked. He was about to lunge at his father when he noticed the Doctor standing behind him.
With a deft motion, Muraki jabbed a needle into Jonas's arm and injected him with the contained substance. Jonas turned to glare at the man as he began to feel the affect, and met the cold gaze of the Doctor.
The blow to his face had knocked Muraki's glasses off, and the Doctor glared at him with both of his mismatched eyes visible. Unlike the steely grey of his right eye, Muraki's left eye was an intense and brilliant blue.
"No one, I repeat, NO ONE, threatens my patients or my family, do you understand?"
Jonas's eyes rolled back and he collapsed heavily to the floor at the Doctor's feet. Moving quickly, he went to check on Shei. Luckily, from what he could see, the boy was fine. After settling him back into the bed, he stooped down to retrieve his glasses and put them back on his face, adjusting his hair so that it fell over his right eye once more. The others from the waiting area soon crowded into the room.
Muraki turned to Genesis. "Officer Leonhart, it's been a while. Could you take this gentleman somewhere that he wont be a problem, preferably to a cell?" Genesis nodded and hefted the sleeping Jonas off of the floor. With Sephiroth's help, he headed down to his car.
Moving his attention to the others, Muraki spoke. "Thankfully, Mr. Tarshil didn't cause any major harm to Shei. He will be fine." Just then, Noah ran to Muraki and hugged onto him. "Are you okay, Kazu-chan? I saw him hit you! Are you okay?"
The others stared at the two. It was Reno who spoke first. "K-kazu-chan?"
Noah saw the confused looks on their faces and chuckled nervously. "Oh, right. I didn't tell you earlier, but Kazutaka here is my cousin! He's my last living relative, and he's been taking care of me since my parents died."
Looking back and forth between the two, Axel could see the resemblance.
Muraki's mind, however, was already on other matters. "Marluxia, I want you and your friend Demyx to go get your blood tested. I'll call you personally with the results." Marluxia nodded and pulled a startled Demyx from the room, as everyone else, minus Axel, looked at the Doctor questioningly.
Axel sighed. "Guess I have to fill you guys in."
Looking around, Kadaj had trouble figuring out where he was. The last thing he remembered was seeing Shei's motionless body on his doorstep, then everything had gone black. Now he was standing on the roof of a tall building under a dark sky.
"Where am I?"
"We are on the roof of the hospital."
The voice caused Kadaj to turn around quickly to see the speaker. He spotted him balanced lightly on the edge of the roof, his back towards him. Emerging from the person's back were a pair of large, bat-like wings, and three rows of black horns adorned his head. But what caught Kadaj's attention was the flame red hair and the chain hanging from the choker around the person's neck.
"Shei? What's going on?"
There was a low rustling sound as Shei shifted his wings and turned to face Kadaj. The silver haired teen let out a loud gasp when he saw his face.
The red-head's face was split into a large fanged grin, and his eyes glittered insanely. Trails of bloody tears trickled from those eyes, which had changed from their normal green to a horrific red.
"Don't you see, Kadaj. You've sent me to Hell!"
The silver haired teen screamed as he felt the floor collapse beneath him and he fell into a dark abyss, Shei's laughter following him down.
He suddenly jerked forward and found himself looking at the interior of his uncle's hummer. He took a moment to calm himself when he noticed his father and uncle looking at him with concern. Then, without hesitation, he flung himself into his father's arms.
"Dad! Please tell me that he's okay!"
Patting his son's head reassuringly, Sephiroth whispered, "Yes, he's okay, son."
As he guided the distraught teen from the hummer, Kadaj noticed Genesis tossing a red-haired man none too gently into the back seat.
"I'm taking this loser to the station where he can cool off in a cell. I'll be back later."
Reno sat back heavily in his chair after hearing Axel's explanation. "Man. That bastard Sai'x is gonna pay! I can't believed he was doing that to Marl and Demyx this whole time!"
Off to the side, Cloud, Sora, and Roxas were having a hard time dealing with it as well.
"Demyx was…" Sora started, but stopped at the looks on the other's faces. Without thinking, he turned and buried his head in Riku's chest, letting out a muffled sob.
Axel, meanwhile, was shaking with mixed feelings of guilt and anger. Guilt, for not being able to protect his brother and friend, and anger at the fact that someone would hurt them this way. "I'll kill that bastard when I find him!"
"Who's killing who now?"
Those assembled all turned towards the door to get a look at the newcomer. He stood around 5'10'', and had long black hair tied back into two clothbound braids, with the tips and his bangs bleached blond. His eyes were a rich brown that appeared almost red, and his lanky form was clothed in black dress pants, black boots, and a black button-up shirt. A black trench coat covered all of this, though the left sleeve hung suspiciously empty. Upon seeing the black shoulder holster for the man's pistol, Axel clamped his mouth shut. It was Reno who spoke up.
"Who the Hell are you?"
The man's response was paired with a lazy smirk. "I'm Detective Albel Nox."
Reno sighed. "So, you're here to investigate what happened, huh?"
Albel walked calmly into the room and took of his coat, which he flung carelessly onto the back of an empty chair. That was when they realized why the left sleeve had been vacant. His left arm, from halfway between the elbow and shoulder, was gone. "Yeah, though that's not why I'm here at the moment. I'm looking for my partner, Genesis."
Leon's eyebrow's rose. "YOU'RE Dad's partner?" He got a nod in return. "He's down in the parking lot with my Uncle."
"I see." With that, the detective grabbed his coat and left the room. It was a few moments before anyone spoke.
"Well, it's getting late, and as much as I hate to say it, everyone should be getting home." The others nodded at Reno's suggestion and cleared the room slowly. The last person to leave was Noah, and when she was sure no one was looking, she placed a gently kiss on Shei's cheek and left.
---------End Chapter Six---------------
A/N: Yeah, I'm evil. v.v Sorry it took me FOREVER to update. Don't really have an excuse other than lazyness and lack of decent computer time. n.n'
Aaaaanywho, same as always, peeps. Read and review!