A/N: Wow I am so sorry guys, it's been months! I got started into college/trade school and have been working on my cosplay portfolio in the very limited free time I've had. But I have some time off so I'm gonna try and pump out some chapters this week! Soooo, before I get going on this fluff chapter I've had in storage for eternity, let's talk game theory for a sec. So in the last chapter I went into a Keyblade Master's ability to change form. I get this idea from things like Atlantica and Pride Rock, where Sora can change into a mermaid and lion in order to blend in with the natives. It's explained as Donald's magic in KH1 but if it's just magic, it makes sense to me that a Keyblade Master could learn it as well and really it seems pretty important for people who frequently travel between worlds. So that's why I decided to delve in there and use it to explore Vanitas' homosexual side. Because Vani's never going to figure out that men are attractive if the only other guy around is a gross bald dude with dreadful posture! Lol, without further ado, here's my (very summer-y, sorry guys) fluff chapter! Hopefully I'll get the next chapter up by the time you guys finish reading this one!
Ever since Ventus had left, mornings were generally quiet. No pattering bare feet running around doing whatever the hell Ventus did in the mornings, no cheerful singing of annoying pop songs echoing throughout the halls, no loud chattering. It was peaceful and suddenly not such a far fetched idea for Vanitas to be able to sleep past 6am. But with the lack of a noisy home, wake up calls were apparently in order. Vanitas woke up grumpy and felt like biting the man above him as a sharp "Wake up," was said right in his ear. The silverette left the room as soon as his apprentice moved to get up and Vanitas was left alone to get dressed.
He got out of his delightfully warm, soft pajama bottoms and hissed when the cold stung his legs. He pulled out his normal underclothes for training and decided that maybe his failure at fire magic could come in handy. He laid the clothes out and sternly said "Fire!" with his hand out, as per usual his hand sparked but only warm air emanated. It was exactly what he wanted: when he put on the clothes, they were as warm as if they were fresh out of the dryer. He smiled to himself and slipped on his sneakers - Xehenort didn't want him scuffing up the floors, so he had gotten his apprentice house shoes with soft bottoms opposed to his hardened training shoes- and took the stairs down two at a time. Now that he was properly awake, he was sure this was going to be a good day. And as he learned yesterday, working hard and doing well in his training now meant he would get rewarded with things like seeing his Master's best tricks! He felt rejuvenated and ready to work hard, train, and become just as good as Xehanort someday!
But his dreams of working himself to death today were shattered as he sat down at the table to orange juice, blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs, and a sausage link.
"We are going out today," Xehenort said as he set down the plate of food and sat down with his own.
"We?" Vanitas asked after stuffing his mouth with syrup covered pancake, he never got to go anywhere.
Xehanort smiled at his plate, it was adorable to see the younger acting like a proper child, but he still had to act like the adult here. "Swallow, then ask," it was stern, but not mean whatsoever.
"Sorry," Vanitas said, still with his mouth full, then swallowed. "Where are we going?"
"Somewhere special, it's a surprise."
"A surprise?"
"Yes like... something that I don't tell you but it's something that you'll like?" Xehanort cocked an eyebrow, was it possible that Vanitas didn't know what a surprise was? He himself had never given the boy a surprise, but he still had most of the knowledge Ventus had before Xehanort had split his heart...
"I know what a surprise it, Master, I just don't understand why your giving me one. Is it like a special mission or something?" He rolled his eyes but smiled anyway and pressed his question.
That lightened Xehanort's heart consideably, "Haha, I'm not telling you, you'll just have to wait. Now eat your good food, not just the sugary stuff." He insisted and ate his own eggs and toast.
An hour later, Vanitas was positively bouncing as he trailed behind Xehanort out the front gates of the estate and through a portal of darkness to a whole new world! He was blinded by a fresh, yellow sun and a slightly clouded, blue sky. There were massive white walls in front of them and a crowd of people milling inside. There were icons of a mouse all over the place and a giant icon over large double sized gates where people were piling inside.
"Where are we? Why are there so many people?" Vanitas pestered excitedly as they walked, looking in every direction and trying to commit every square inch of the new destination to his memory.
"We are at your surprise, don't wander off," Xehanort smiled fondly and grabbed Vanitas' hand to keep the boy close by in the dense crowd of human bodies. Vanitas continued with questions and wandering eyes that his body lazily tried to follow, the handsome silverette just smiled and guided him along, refusing to say a word. When they got to the gate, Xehanort paid for admission of two and they were given wristbands to wear. As soon as they passed through, the view got infinitely more colorful and exciting, there were some rides, several games, places to buy snacks, and even some competitions from what Vanitas could tell. He spotted a race course on speeders that looked awesome!
"Welcome to Disney Town fair, Vani," Xehanort smiled and made eye contact with the younger when those excited, wide eyes finally turned his way. "We can do whatever you want, this is a little bonus reward for you. But you have to keep studying hard after this, right?" He smiled softly, trying to act like he didn't just bring them there to see Vanitas get this excited. Vanitas nodded vigorously and grabbed Xehanort's hand a little harder than necessary as he pulled him towards the race track.
They did that race track about 5 times, and Xehanort "let" Vanitas win all but the third time. Vanitas did some sort of centrifuge-like ride that had Xehanort nauseous just watching, so the older teen opted out and just got a few pictures of Vanitas stepping off the ride, falling over after the ride, and puking in a trash can. Both were happy when their attention rested mutually on the gentle ferris wheel and Xehanort helped the still wobbling Vani into the seat.
"Wow, this place is bigger than I thought," Vanitas said looking over the town when they reached the top, Xehanort couldn't care less about the view, after all he thought this world was better in it's darker days, but the profile of Vanitas with joy etched into his features and the sunlight shimmering off him was breath taking.
"Yeah, incredible," the older said softly in compliance without even glancing at the town. Where was this boy when he was actually this young? He was pretty damn sure men were never this cute when he was Vanitas' age. But no matter what he felt now, he was an old man with a decrepit body nearing the end of his natural life. But that would change... once his plans were complete, he would be young again, he would find an able body and start his life anew.
"After this, let's grab some lunch?" He suggested when they began to descend and Vanitas' attention could be drawn away without him missing anything.
"Sure! Everything smells so good here," He nodded his agreement then blushed a little and looked at his hands, "Do you think after that... we could maybe get some ice cream?" He asked shyly, he wasn't used to being allowed to actually ask for things. But Xehanort just smiled.
"Of course, there's a place here that'll let you get as much ice cream as you can balance on a cone," he pointed towards the moogle shop where such a delicious game existed.
"That sounds amazing!" Vanitas looked up and got excited again.
"How about we do that last though, alright? I would hate for you to eat that much sugar and then throw it up on a ride. We'll head out around 3:30 after the parade, and we'll go get ice cream on our way out. Is that ok?"
"Yeah, that'd be great. I don't want to get sick anyway, but it would be especially sad after ice cream." The younger agreed and they reached the bottom and got off the ride. They ate some pretzel-wrapped hot dogs for lunch, then rode a roller coaster and tower drop before the parade. The parade itself was mostly just lots of balloons, confetti, and a marching band. There were floats funded by local businesses with big funny mascots on them, and a float for the King and Queen who would only actually be on the float the last day of the festival. It was rather simple, but it wasn't really low budget or dull, and Vanitas enjoyed it immensely. He managed to balance 5 scoops of ice cream before fearing it would fall and accepting it, and they sat on a bench so Vanitas could stare at his treat not knowing where to even begin.
"It's gonna melt, Vani," Xehanort eyed him in amusement while the goth looking teen stared in wonder at the cold dairy product. He had gotten all chocolate, not that Xehanort was surprised, and it was already losing its frozen form a little.
"Where do I eat it from? I can't reach the top but if I start in the middle or bottom it will fall," Vanitas expressed his concern, "I didn't think this through," he admitted.
"Hahaha, here," Xehanort took the dessert and held it low for Vanitas so he could lick the top. "Eat quick, but not too quick or you'll get a brainfreeze. If your pallet gets cold that's the warning and you should suck on your tongue a minute to warm those nerves before you get a headache ok?" He instructed the younger like eating ice cream was an art form, he didn't know that Vani had ever had ice cream before so better safe than sorry. Though it would be adorable to see the shock and betrayal on Vani's face if he got a brainfreeze without knowing what it was. He would probably glare at the ice cream like an angry kitten! But Xehanort had already spoken and he didn't regret it.
Vanitas lapped the melting chocolate quickly and got 3 scoops eaten before it was obvious it would melt before he finished. "Would you help me?" He asked looking up with those golden eyes, it was adorable!
"Sure, thank you," the handsome man smiled and licked the ice cream too and they finished it off. Xehanort gave the cone to vanitas and went to a nearby water fountain to rinse off what had melted onto his hand before coming back.
"You ready to go?" He asked and held out a hand to help Vanitas up.
"Yeah," Vanitas took it and stood to his feet, "This was so fun! Thank you!" And he hugged Xehanort. He hugged him! Xehanort was surprised and it took him at least 3 seconds to relax and lay his arms gently around the smaller male affectionately. It had been a long time since he had felt a loving embrace from anyone, but Vanitas had never felt it, he realized. So he wrapped his arms tighter and buried his face in black hair.
"I'm glad you had fun," he smiled into soft roots where the pomade didn't affect the spikey locks, and held the younger as long as Vani wanted. When Vanitas finally loosened his grip and pulled back, Xehanort held his hand and took him home.
A/N: Dawwwwwww! I just really needed Vanitas to get to go to Disney Town too XD Sweet baby and ice cream! See you guys next time, thanks for reading and for all the nice comments!
