I hope you all enjoyed the last chapter! So sorry for the late update!

~What Do Rat's Know~

Sora shivered as he huddled in the corner of the lavish room in the prison. He had been left in the room the moment they arrived, Xehanort glaring at him when he threw the boy inside. Sora watched the door fearfully, having never been inside the prison before. The room he was in was designed for the acting warden of the prison.

Sora shivered again, the room really was quiet cold, and he had debated on warming up with the blanket but had decided against getting near the bed. He wrapped his arms around his legs and hugged them tight as he placed his head on his knees. He tried to ignore the cold as his thoughts kept going to what was going to happen to them now. He would never forgive himself if Riku died because of him.

~Prison Cells~

Riku glared at the lords as he and Roxas were chained and hanging from the ceiling. Ansem smirked down at them with a look and feel of superiority and Xemnas watched his brother circle the rats. Xehanort was speaking with the warden elsewhere as his two sons interrogated the rats.

"Tell me where this city is." Ansem ordered.

"Never," Riku gritted out between clenched teeth.

Ansem paused in his walking in front of the silver-haired gypsy, looking the boy over. Riku fought down the shivers of repulsion as the man examined his body. The man's eyes briefly flicked to Roxas who had remained quiet the entire time.

"What do you think of these rats?" Ansem spoke after a moment looking at his brother.

Xemnas raised an eyebrow before looking at the boys confused, "I don't quite understand what you mean."

Ansem moved closer to Riku and grasped his chin, Riku glared at the man as he fought against the strong grip forcing him to look up. Ansem smirked as he saw the boy's defiance, he would be so much fun to break. He craned the boy's neck to get a better look at his features, pleased by the unnatural beauty he saw in the boy.

"Their whole race seems to be quite exquisite in a way."

Xemnas watched his brother. "Isn't that why they must be purged? Because they are not like us?"

Ansem cocked his head as he stared at the boy with his amber eyes. "I suppose but just imagine if we controlled the little rats."

"Controlled?"

"I remember the day we met this rat. His whole little group was quite entertaining."

Riku growled. "You've known about me this whole time?"

Ansem laughed. "Actually I hadn't realized you were the same insignificant rat I met on the streets, until I saw your fierce gaze just now."

Riku glared. "So what's your point?"

"Those girls that were with you were quiet," The lord paused, "If I must say it beautiful."

Riku stilled for a moment before glaring at the man. "What of it?"

"I was just thinking of the great pleasure of finally breaking your people."

"What are you talking about Ansem?" Xemnas questioned.

"Just imagine the business we could make if we sold the gypsy women."

Xemnas paused. "Are you crazy? Father says they must be eradicated."

"Obviously they aren't a threat, if we cut off the heads of the trouble makers we can make a hefty profit with those left. Force the men into slavery, or just kill of the ones who we can't use. Turn the women into whores, their unnatural beauty will be wanted by all."

"Father wouldn't go for it." Xemnas stated.

"Why wouldn't he? We've already trained one of them into being a whore." Ansem released Riku before walking behind the two boys and stopping behind Roxas.

He brought his hand around and craned the boys head so Xemnas could see the blue eyes of the blonde. Xemnas watched the two, not quite sure what his brother was thinking. Ansem's other hand reached around the blonde and touched him, causing the boy to gasp, his eyes widening. Ansem smirked as he fondled the boy through his clothing.

"Imagine the possibilities, dear brother," Ansem began, "This boy claims to be our dear pet's brother. His gasps even sound identical to the ones our pet made the first day we touched him."

Xemnas shifted from his place at the wall, watching with greater interest now. Ansem smirked as he continued his ministrations on the boy's privates, the blonde quivering in his grasp as he tried to hold back his moans and gasps. Riku struggled against his chains as he shouted insults at the lords, trying to get them to leave Roxas alone.

"Imagine this one writhing beneath you as you take him repeatedly, him being trained only for this purpose. A fine pet whose only job is to please his lord and master." Ansem painted the picture perfectly as Xemnas gulped.

Ansem's hand moved along the boy's thigh towards his back before he paused. He watched Xemnas as he traced along the boy's ass, his brother shifting as his eyes grew predatory.

"I bet his ass is tight, never been taken before. Just imagine taking his virgin ass for the first time."

Xemnas groaned. "Ansem..."

Ansem paused. "Speaking of virgin asses, in a day or two our lovely pet should be having his birthday."

Xemnas' eyes grew even more predatory if possible. "That's correct."

"I can't wait to pound into his quivering little hole. He's been such a bad boy recently, planning to run away. I can just imagine taking him forcefully and unprepared so that he releases his lovely screams." Ansem grinned as he brought his head close to the blonde's neck and licked up it.

"Then we should prepare a special treat for our pet." A new voice spoke as the door opened.

Ansem pulled away from the blonde as he released the boy, Roxas gasping as he caught his breath. "Father."

"I heard everything my son. Your plan is wonderful to say the least. I had never thought to make a profit off of the gypsies, but that is the ultimate way to break someone. Take away their freedom and dominate them in the most painful way possible."

Xemnas shifted next to his father. "Father?"

"Maybe after we taste our pet we can put whore him out to others. Before we hid him away there were many that were greatly interested in him. I would love to see the fear and hopelessness in his eyes as he's taken repeatedly by others, and simply becomes out pleasure slave."

"You sick bastard!" Riku growled out.

Xehanort looked over the boy. "Oh don't worry, we have plans for you as well. Your looks are quite exquisite, I'm sure someone would pay handsomely to break that spirit of yours."

"Stop this you bastard!" Riku growled again, glaring at the old man.

"Xemnas you seem interested in that blonde there, why don't you take him?"

Xemnas gazed at his father. "Are you sure?"

Xehanort smirked. "Of course, think of him as your personal pet."

Riku growled as he saw the man walk closer to the blonde. "Stop!"

"You're not in a position to give us orders," Ansem whispered as he moved close to the silver-haired boy.

Riku grit his teeth before sagging in defeat. "I'll tell you anything you want to know, just stop."

Xemnas paused in his approached towards the blonde. "Oh?"

"I'll tell you where the city is, I'll tell you anything if you don't do this."

Ansem smirked as Xehanort nodded his head in agreement. "Good boy. Now where is your hideout? Don't think about lying."

To prove his point he forced the boy's gaze to Roxas as Xemnas touched the boy with a predatory look. Riku grit his teeth as Roxas flinched at the touch, his blue eyes begging Riku not to tell but also filling with fear as the lord's hands roamed.

"There's an old destroyed church not far from here, the entrance is beneath it."

Xehanort smirked. "If you're lying you know what will happen to your friend."

"I'm not so please don't hurt him, or Sora."

Ansem raised an eyebrow. "Not putting yourself in the negotiations?"

"I don't care what happens to me, just don't touch them."

Xehanort watched the boy. "If your information is correct we will not touch them."

Xehanort turned from the room as he motioned for the boys to be released. The two gypsies were dragged through the halls by the brothers as they approached their cells. They were both thrown inside as Xehanort called for the captain of the guard to come out of hiding. The red-head approached, face neutral as his eyes quickly darted to Roxas' cell.

"You and Ansem are to go to the city and take care of the rat infestation," Xehanort glanced at Ansem who nodded to his father, "Ansem will give you clear orders on what to do as you arrive at the entrance. If you betray me you will severely regret it. You are currently in very hot water with me for sneaking around my mansion, but I have use of you at the moment. If you do your job adequately I may reward you handsomely.

"Reward me, my lord?" Axel questioned.

Xehanort's eyes moved to Roxas' cell with a smirk. "Yes, it'll be like the cherry on the top."

Axel shifted a bit as he heard that, understanding the man's implications, "I understand, sir."

"Then get out of my sight."

Axel turned and left, Ansem following behind him with a smirk on his face. Xemnas watched his father before leaving after him as they left the two gypsies in their cells. Xehanort strode through the halls towards where he had left their pet.

"Do you really intend to give that boy to the captain?"

Xehanort laughed. "No, as promised he is yours. We will wait a bit before making our moves in case that little rat may be hiding something. If we suspect he is then you may play, but rest assured that boy is yours alone."

"And what of Sora?"

Xehanort smirked. "I plan to make him my own exclusive pet after his birthday. You and Ansem may take him as originally planned but I know you both desire pets of your own."

"Who would Ansem have as a pet?"

"The defiant little rat of course. Ansem can't wait to break his spirit and will to live. I almost feel like asking to watch so I can see the boy's face as he's taken by Ansem." Xehanort smirked.

"I see, well it should be an interesting few days then, father."

"Yes it should be." Xehanort agreed.

~In the City~

Zack and the others were going over their plan, Vanitas had returned not long ago after searching for Roxas. He had not been able to find the blonde anywhere, and that worried Zack greatly. As they were discussing the plan, another of their group came running into the building, gasping for breath.

"What's the meaning of this?" Diz questioned.

"The army is coming! They found the entrance!"

"What?! How?!" Diz questioned angrily.

"I do not know how they knew where the tunnel was but they had a key."

Vanitas looked at his father. "Neither Riku nor Roxas had a key to the city."

"Was there another of our people out recently?"

Zack shook his head. "Everyone was accounted for when they were leaving today."

"Then how did they get a key?"

Vanitas froze. "Sora."

Zack looked at his son. "What?"

"Sora has mom's key. If they found out it was a key they would have taken it from him."

Zack grit his teeth as he slammed his fist onto the table. Things just weren't going as planned for them. For now they had to take care of the army, buy their families and friends time to escape the tunnels.

"Vanitas go through the tunnels quickly and meet up with one of the groups. Let them know what is happening. Then find your brother and sister and stay with them." Zack ordered.

"I want to stay and fight!"

Zack looked at his son. "I need you to be with them, if the army gets past us they could really hurt them. Please Vanitas."

Vanitas paused before nodding. "Of course, father."

Vanitas quickly grabbed a travel pack before bolting out of the house and through the city. They had sealed the exit after the last group but Vanitas would be able to get through easily enough. They had made a plan in case they needed to send a messenger out after the groups.

Zack and the others began making plans to protect the city, they wouldn't last long since not many of them had stayed behind. He sighed as he tried to settle his nerves, it was now or never. This might have been the last time he'd see his kids.

Why did he fight with Roxas? Would he die never having seen the person Sora had grown up to be? Zack shook as he tried to push the thoughts away, he would live, he had to. He had to protect his children, he would save Sora with his last breath.

~End ch. 16~

I pushed through with this chapter finally. I've been fighting with my muses a lot and man was it hard getting them to work with me on this. But as I started writing it really came out, in fact it went differently then I was planning. I like this better though.

So sorry it took so long to update! Hopefully this time next year I will have graduated from college! I'm almost done! I start student teaching in January so hopefully I'll be done this time next year. This coming spring semester do not expect much updates, similar to this semester, because I will literally have no life. I'll be working pretty much 6 out of 7 days a week and the last day is purely for homework or studying for my major tests in the summer.

Reviewer's Corner:

DrakeTOliver: I promise this story will not go on hiatus or be unfinished. I hate leaving this unfinished, my stories that were removed earlier this years was because they were started when I didn't have much time for them, but I have my original chapters and plan to repost later. Or the stories were started when my writing wasn't the best and I'm rewriting the stories.

Yoyito: So sorry again, I've been trying so hard to write! I'll be in the zone at work thinking and be like that's what I'll do. Get home and be like time to write, only to end up just staring at the page. Also yes the story is starting to take a dark turn.

CirciFox81314: Thank you for being so patient! I hope you enjoyed the chapter, and yes inspiration is hard to come by.

Well till next time!