Axel cringed as he headed towards Larxene's room, clutching his chest as he strolled slowly; it was a week before the beginning of his mission... His side hurt like hell, but only if he moved the wrong way. He was trying to think of ways to fake a suicide, and not coming up with much besides using a gun, but Xigbar's gun made different looking bullets than regular guns, or cutting him with a knife or some sort of sharp object... only he was right handed; Xigbar was left. The cut the marks would be different, not to mention his would be messy and jagged, and Vexen probably could tell that the cut was done by someone other than the sniper, which means his mission would fail... and Xemnas would punish him. He knew how afraid the other members were of punishment, even Xaldin, and he was too, so he didn't dare fail, not to mention he would loose his easiest chance for revenge; He would not let that happen. Xaldin had both given him his mission and was experienced with sadism and killing, and he wanted to ask the man for help... but he hesitated. Asking would make him seem weak... but he barely had any ideas, but... Larxene might have been able to help. She always seemed to be flirting with him, so she might be nice enough to give him a few... tips.
He stepped up to the door with the roman numerals meaning twelve, and he knocked. Larxene answered and immediately, smirked, hand on her hip as she gave a seductive wave.
"Oh my, Axel, what could you be doing here?" Larxene expressed dramatically, raising her golden eyebrows as she looked up at the red head, leaning against the door.
"I.." Axel gulped, sighing. "I need some tips for my mission."
Larxene's golden eyebrows raised higher, and she smirked, taking her hand off the metal door. Axel was never the type to extremely violent or sadistic, so she expected him to come searching around for tips like a dog looking for scraps. Well, he was cute so she supposed she could do him a favor... just this once. She could even laugh since Axel hadn't gone to Xaldin or Saix, which meant he must have been scared of them. Axel would be just right to toy with.. not make him beg but acting mean to get the secrets to the surface then nice so that he would spill everything. She needed a little action since she hadn't been allowed to mess with Luxord... yet.
"Okay... Come in," Larxene smirked, giggling as she let Axel into her room before closing the door deftly. The red head sat down in a small chair close to the wall and a dresser and mirror, sighing as he leaned on his hand, propping himself up by elbow.
"So... what can you tell me for tips?" Axel asked breathlessly, not in the mood for any sort of flirting. He had better things on his mind than her, especially since... he was gay... He nearly slammed his fist into the mirror when a image of Roxas floated into his head against his will and Larxene laughed out loud, shaking her head. The little pyromaniac was head over heels for revenge, she could tell; Making people angry was her specialty.
"Those traitors Xiggy the mutilated and Roxy the bitch must have hit you hard... eh, Axel?" Larxene said in a mocking tone, sticking her lip out in false concern, and she was giggling inside.
"Shut the fuck up, Larxene! I asked you for tips, you stupid bitch! I know what happened!" Axel snarled loud and hard, fist hitting the dresser, which elicited a annoying laugh from the blond, and he hit the dresser again.
"It's so cute when you yell," Larxene cooed, smirking."I'll tell you but you have to... beg."
"Hell no, hell no, Larxene!"
"C'mon, Axel, it's just one little word..." Larxene teased, dragging a finger along Axel's shoulder, and he whirled around, almost slapping her.
"I said no!" Axel growled. He stood furiously, the chair spinning on it's legs before it fell down with a crash, and he nearly grabbed the chair and threw it into the wall in a fit of rage. His face was flushed with anger and he was breathing hard, and he wanted to calm down, but he couldn't. He should have known never to come to Larxene. She was the queen of irritation and sadism, and when he thought about it, she was much worse than Xaldin or Saix. They told you off and left you alone but Larxene.. she had to keep bringing it up again and again until you lashed out at her, and then... she laughed... Just like she was doing now. How could he be so stupid? He should and he hated to say, but he should have gone to Saix. They had grown distant in the ten years since they joined the Organization, but they still might have been friends.. somewhat. Sometimes they still talked, briefly, but he remembered a select few of his memories.. when he was Lea and Saix was Isa; when they were like brothers. He stood, frowning and moved towards the door.
"Where are you going, Axel? Don't you need my help?" Larxene asked innocently.
"Not if you're gonna be a bitch." Axel snarled but Larxene stepped in front of him, placing a finger on his chest.
"Just testing you." Larxene giggled, smirking."All that anger is good for you, it'll help you in the long run. Now tell me what you came up with so far..."
She sauntered back to her bed, flopping down and crossing one leg over the other, a false, innocent smile splashed on her face. Axel's blood boiled beneath his skin and his face lit up again, this time in embarrassment. He let Larxene get under his skin. He wanted to smack himself. He knew Larxene was irritating but he gave her what she wanted; his reaction, one could even consider knowingly. He might as well tough it out, he wanted... no.. he needed to get revenge and if he couldn't get a good idea, he was screwed in two ways. Axel sighed and turned away from Larxene, breathing in and out slowly to try and calm himself before he spoke.
"Just so you know... I didn't do anything, Axel." Larxene said, shrugging."I just wanted to help."
"You did, and you know it.. And you didn't help..." Axel huffed.
"Oh... I did? I'm sorry... Tell me all about it.."
"I don't want too..."
"Alright then. Keep it pent up until you finally go off on someone.. like Xaldin or me and then you'll get killed and never get any revenge..." Larxene mused exaggeratedly, waving her hand around before making a slicing motion across her neck and then a stabbing motion to her head. She gave a giggle.
"Fine... I liked Roxas and we started going out and it was going good then Roxas started acting weird and wouldn't let me touch him and stuff. Turns out he liked Xigbar even though he was with me! After telling me off the little bitch...!" Axel ranted on, snarling and muttering a variety of things, and all the while, Larxene was smirking. It was a classic example of love gone wrong, and exactly why love should be rightly extinguished. She couldn't help but giggle at Axel's statement about squeezing Xigbar's heart. He must have been extremely angry at that one eyed son of a bitch to do something so disgustingly humorous. Xemnas was completely right in his policies... By the time Axel finished, his face was red and he was pacing around Larxene's room furiously. Larxene clapped her hands briefly.
"All I came up with so far was using a gun or cutting him, but neither of those work. I'm right handed, Xigbar's left..." Axel huffed, shrugging his shoulders.
"Both of those two are shitty ideas. A really good idea would be making him overdose on sleeping pills or something, but, we still want him alive, so better do something after you dose him to get attention so he doesn't die. I would go with that idea, especially since it's possible for Xiggy to do." Larxene stated.
Axel pondered Larxene's statement for a moment.
"I like that idea.. but I would like to hurt him.." He growled the last part, brushing his wild hair back some.
"You'll get your chance, we all will," Larxene smirked, laughing. "Revenge is even sweeter if you wait until the right moment."
"Alright..." Axel sighed."I guess that's good enough for now..."
II~XIII~II~XIII
"Are the bandages on my legs comin' off for good soon?" Xigbar asked, Roxas laying against his right side, both snuggling under a white blanket in the sniper's infirmary room. Xigbar looked down at Roxas with a grin, not being able to resist running his hand along Roxas' cheek. Vexen stood over him with scissors, snipping off the bandages on his chest slowly, exposing a long jagged scar running from his neck nearly to his close to his navel, the skin on his chest to the left and right covered in sparse, tiny scars, all from where the skin and tissue mended itself back together.
"Yes... today if you want since they've healed properly. You can stay in bed and in a week or less after the bandages come off, I'll be helping you begin walking again. I'll start possible schematics on your prosthetic now, and hopefully it will be a biological arm." Vexen answered, taking the dirty bandages away and dropping them into a plastic bag. "And you need to take a bath... today. I can take the bandages off now so you can bathe... "
"I'll help Xigbar bathe." Roxas said, and Xigbar grinned at that.
"Well, please do, both of you smell. You can take one after I finish getting the bandages off," Vexen nodded to himself as he took Xigbar's arm in one hand, starting to cut the bandages off. "Also, until we get any real news on the other members, we can rest somewhat easy. This section is completely hidden. Xigbar, if you don't mind me asking, do you remember what exactly attacked you?"
"Uh.. I don't remember too much 'cept green tentacles... and leaves... some roaring and fangs.. that's 'bout it." Xigbar sighed as the bandages fell from his lone arm, and he flexed it, moving it around to regain some feeling from the tight bandages. He looked at the deep maroon scar from his shoulder to his elbow, some still healing and covered in a scab, and to his wrist healed bite marks.
"Last bandages... Turn to the left, please..." Vexen gently slid the scissors under the bandages on Xigbar's neck, making sure to cut slowly and carefully; He didn't want to cut the man's jugular vein, let alone make a minor cut. The small amount of bandages were off within a minute, and it revealed yet another long, jagged maroon scar from his missing eye to his neck, some parts still healing like his arm, some fully healed though the shape was there: a long claw mark. Roxas ghosted his finger along the scar, following the path of scars, touching the healed gashes under his new boyfriend's missing eye; Xigbar's tan skin was rough... but the scars were smooth, like glass. Vexen finished quickly, scooping up the used bandages.
"So... How 'xactly am I gonna get to the bathroom and like.. get down in the tub? Can't I teleport?" Xigbar questioned, stretching and sitting up, and Roxas got to his feet so he was standing in front of the sniper.
"I wouldn't suggest teleporting until you're at full strength. Well, Roxas and I can help you walk or carry you.. or if you want, I can also get Demyx or Marluxia to help me. Then sit you in the bath tub, then I'll cut the bandages off and come back when you're done."
"Xigbar's better off with one of them since I'm so short." Roxas said as Xigbar pushed the blankets off his legs, but the blond couldn't see any of the scars from the bandages.
"What about Lex? He's hurt too?"
"A few broken ribs, scratches and cuts, but the main damage was serious burns to his legs. He's on crutches currently, though he'll be off them in a few days." Vexen informed Xigbar as he dropped the bag of bandages into a larger bag on a small metal cart stocked with fresh bandages, utensils, and various tubes of ointments.
"That sucks..." Xigbar frowned; Whatever attacked him only had it's sight on him apparently... It hurt, but he managed to swing his legs over the side of the bed with Roxas' help, hissing under his breath, but his bare, scarred feet hit the cool floor without any problems. "I think I can walk with Roxy's help."
"Xigbar, don't be stubborn. Not only have you not walked in a month, but I had to re-attach one of your legs," Vexen sighed, shaking his head. "Admit it, you need help."
Xigbar scowled. He didn't like to ask help... but he scoffed. He was going to have to bathe sooner or later and with help... so he might as well get it over with.
"Fine... just help me walk." Xigbar mumbled.
"I'll go get Marluxia..." Vexen sighed, and exited the room, not bothering to pull down his rolled up cloak sleeves.
Roxas smiled and moved closer to Xigbar, kissing the man's scarred forehead gently and holding his broad shoulders. He broke the chaste kiss and laid his forehead against Xigbar's. The affectionate motions felt normal, yet at the same time foreign, and Roxas was almost unsure of himself. He had indeed touched Axel in the same way, but this was different; his motions were truly sincere now. They heard footsteps and broke apart on instinct, then realizing they didn't have to hide anything from Vexen or the others and Roxas had to give a tiny smile; Vexen was right... they could rest. Vexen walked back into the room followed by Marluxia and Demyx, who skipped in with a grin on his face.
"Morning, Roxas and Xigbar!" Demyx greeted the two cheerfully, waving hard. "So.. did you two have sex yet?"
Roxas' face instantly lit up bright red, but Xigbar only had a faint blush that couldn't be seen because of his tan skin, but you could tell from his ears that were tilted down and from their shocked expressions. Demyx was always one to go out and speak his mind...
"No.. we have not..." Roxas mumbled, trying to keep his mind away from any dirty thoughts involving Xigbar... naked... against him... He blushed even harder, resisting hiding his face with his hood.
"Okay..." Demyx giggled.
"So, what did you need our help for?" Marluxia asked, looking over at Xigbar, who had a neutral expression. Marluxia certainly wasn't his most favorite member, but he was strong and could help... Xigbar sighed.
"To help me walk to the bathroom.." Xigbar huffed.
"I can do that.." Marluxia shrugged, moving closer to the bed.
Roxas got next to Xigbar, moving his arm around his boyfriend's waist. Xigbar stood but he groaned, nearly falling over but Marluxia and Roxas caught him. Marluxia got to one side, and Vexen to the other, Xigbar wrapping his arm around Marluxia's shoulder, while Roxas had a hand on his waist to steady him.
"Small steps... We're gonna take those bandages off when you're in the tub." Vexen muttered under his breath. Xigbar gave a hesitant step on bandaged legs, Marluxia and Vexen moving with him. Xigbar huffed as he took another tiring step, legs unused to contact with the floor and walking. His legs began to tingle like they had been asleep, and that was to be expected; it had been a month. There was another step and he almost fell because of a sudden bout of dizziness, and he growled; He felt so useless and weak. He couldn't walk on his own and it just bothered him inside because he didn't like to ask for help, and he was in front of Roxas. He was used to being strong but maybe it was just his pride. He was with Roxas, he didn't have to feel bad about anything, it wasn't his fault. Xigbar was able to manage a few more steps around the side of the bed, and he was halfway to the bathroom then. Roxas felt Xigbar lean on him, but he kept strong as Xigbar made another step. With a sigh, Xigbar had to lean on Marluxia as he made another step. Xigbar groaned as his reattached leg quivered and tingled, and it felt even more strange to move it, like he was just barely in control. Xigbar made it to the bathroom door, and he had to lean on Marluxia and Roxas as Vexen opened the door.
"So... how am I gonna get in the tub?" Xigbar grunted as he limped into the bathroom with help.
"Sit on the edge and then lower yourself in..." Vexen huffed. The four made it to the massive tub, and Xigbar was able to sit himself on the rim of the tub without falling.
"Shit.." Xigbar muttered through gritted teeth as he touched his reattached leg which felt.. detached and it ached. He slid himself into the tub easily, sighing in relief.
"There we go.." Marluxia said, hand on his hip as Demyx peaked into the room.
"You all can go now." Xigbar gave a tired smirk.
"Alright. Let me get the scissors and get those bandages off and then you can bathe." Marluxia and Vexen exited the bathroom but the blond returned with his scissors a few moments later. He bent down on one knee next to the tub, snipping the bandages off Xigbar's thigh first and then moving down towards his ankle. As the bandages slid off, Roxas could see the maroon bite marks, and he bit his lip. He couldn't imagine how horrible and painful it felt to be torn apart like that.. to have teeth stabbing into you and claws tearing through you... He shivered, and Xigbar saw this, frowning. The bandages came off Xigbar's other leg, and Roxas could clearly see the deep scar where the leg had be reattached, and the huge scar that lasted from his ankle to his knee.
"Your legs have healed quite nicely..." Vexen stated as he stood, collecting all the bandages in one hand. He left Xigbar and Roxas alone, closing the door behind him.
"Hey kiddo, do ya wanna take a bath with me?" Xigbar asked, looking over at Roxas, who blushed. He chuckled at that.
"Um.. okay.." Roxas said, blushing harder. First Demyx with asking if they had sex and then Xigbar asking him to bathe with him... naked... He was hesitant. He had never been naked in front of anyone before... but he didn't have anything to fear. Xigbar loved him and he loved Xigbar, and he wanted them to make love so they were going to see each other nude eventually. He exhaled and he unzipped his cloak, letting the article of clothing fall off his shoulders and pool on the tile floor. His boots and socks came off, and Xigbar looked away to make Roxas feel more comfortable, deciding to busy himself with taking his boxers off slowly. He tossed them over the side of the tub as Roxas pulled his black leather pants and boxers off. Xigbar held his arm out to Roxas, who took it, stepping into the tub and resting between Xigbar's legs on his knees. Xigbar gave a soft smirk as he touched Roxas' shoulder, the boy flinching subconsciously through his blush. The little blond was tense but Xigbar understood. It felt strange even to him, to be so close to someone, naked. Roxas turned slightly and twisted the knob on the wall to turn the water on, cold water rushing into the tub. Both of them shivered, but Roxas turned the knob towards the red dot which signaled hot, and Xigbar gave a laugh.
"You don't gotta be embarrassed 'round me, Roxas..." Xigbar said as the water filled the tub up to his waist, and Roxas' thighs. He stroked Roxas' cheek lovingly, and the latter looked up with those beautiful blue orbs that stared into his soul. His hand found it's way to Roxas' back, and the blond leaned into it, but Xigbar pulled him towards his chest. Roxas' blush arose again as his cheek rested against Xigbar's strong, scarred chest, breathing as he got more relaxed and snuggled against Xigbar, who grinned. Xigbar turned the water off, and it felt wonderful to be in the hot water... but even better to have Roxas against him. He could feel the soft, supple skin as he rubbed Roxas' back, fingers trailing down his boyfriend's neck, down the curve of his back, but not going near his buttocks, instead just going back up to make gentle circles on his shoulder.
Roxas was tracing each of his scars with a faint touch, and he wanted to kiss the boy of light. He tilted Roxas chin up, and the boy raised up to be level with Xigbar, who kissed Roxas with scarred lips. Roxas gave a soft mewl as Xigbar's tongue vied for entrance and he obeyed as he wrapped his arm's around the man's neck, groaning into his mouth when his privates rubbed against Xigbar's stomach. Their kiss was slow, and full of longing. He almost wanted to make love right now but... they just got together.. it would be too soon. Roxas moaned as Xigbar pressed kisses to his neck, warm tongue sliding up and down his neck.
"Mmm, Xigbar. A-ah.." Roxas found himself kissing Xigbar's neck frantically, almost forgetting the reason they were in the tub. He reluctantly pulled away from Xigbar, who raised a curious eyebrow at the blond. He grabbed the bar of soap from a basket without holes on the tub's rim, noticing that it held soap, shampoo, conditioner, and other bottles. "Remember?"
"Alright, kiddo.." Xigbar gave a chuckle, sneaking in a kiss.
"Of course, Xigbar..." Roxas said softly, dipping the soap in the comfortably hot water and he began to lather the soap up. Xigbar didn't mind when Roxas' hand began to scrub his chest gently, leaving a trail of white bubbles. He tilted his head to allow Roxas access to his neck. He took the soap from Roxas, choosing to press the bar against the boy's back and rub it in gently to wash the boy's back. Roxas' hand ran against the shoulder of his missing arm and he involuntarily quivered, a jolt of strange feeling flowing through him; It felt like needles of ice just barely poked him.
"I'm sorry." Roxas found the words falling from his mouth before he could stop them, withdrawing his hand from Xigbar's shoulder.
"It's fine..." Xigbar said, looking at his tingling shoulder then at Roxas. "It just felt.. kinda weird, kid. I'm cool."
"Are you sure?" Roxas asked, inhaling sharply when Xigbar trailed the soap down the soft curve of his back. He gulped slightly when Xigbar moved away from his butt again. "You.. You can touch me there."
"Yeah.." Xigbar gave a chuckle."Are you sure?"
Roxas could help but smile at Xigbar's concern."Yeah."
Roxas watched as Xigbar handed him the soap. He shivered as Xigbar's hand trailed down his back, moaning softly as only the man's finger tips caressed his back. They stopped just above his butt, and he urged Xigbar to go down further with a nudge to his side. Roxas took a second to move so that he was resting in Xigbar's lap, legs around the man's waist. He gave a quiet squeak and quivered as his boyfriend's hand touched his ass, the latter using wet fingers to gently massage the soft flesh. Soft kisses were trailed up his neck, and Xigbar's entire upper body pressed against his chest and stomach, and his head lay on Xigbar's shoulder. He could feel his cock harden, but he tried to ignore it. Xigbar watched with great vigilance as he trailed his hand down Roxas' thigh, making tiny circles before just letting his hand rest in place.
"I love ya, Roxas," Xigbar whispered in Roxas' ear, warm breath washing over the shell of his beloved blond's ear lovingly.
"I love you too, Xigbar," Roxas whispered back, running the soap along Xigbar's shoulder blades, sliding his fingers through Xigbar's wet ponytail. He placed the soap on the rim of the tub before he found the blue tie that held Xigbar's hair; It was gone in a second, along with Xigbar's eyepatch, in two swift motions. He watched Xigbar's dual toned hair fan out, hiding his stronger back, and it floated gently in the cooling water, and Roxas had to sigh at how beautiful and silky the man's hair was. Xigbar didn't make a sound as he turned the water back on so more hot water could fill the deep tub that nearly came up to his shoulders. Roxas leaned back, cupping his hands and taking a handful of water, pouring it on Xigbar's head. His boyfriend coughed and laughed at the same time, and he couldn't help laughing as he took the shampoo bottle in hand, popping the top and squeezing some into the palm of his hand. The water was turned off as he put his hands on Xigbar's head, beginning to scrub gently; Xigbar took the chance to press a kiss to Roxas' neck as the boy washed his hair. He could wash himself, but he didn't mind that Roxas was doing it, the boy's touches were so soothing...
Roxas noticed that Xigbar seemed like he was asleep, the man's eye closed and his face was pressed against his neck. He stopped, staring at the hole where Xigbar's left eye had been, staring at the burn like marks around the open crevice and the scar tissue that had collected inside. He put the bottle down and scooped up a handful of water, releasing it over Xigbar's head to wash away the bubbles.
"Keep your eye closed..." Roxas said as he placed his hand over Xigbar's missing eye to prevent anything getting in, while the water and soap ran down his face. He decided to take the other three bottles from the basket, setting them on the rim before he dipped it in the water and let it fill. He poured the water over Xigbar's hair, hand still over the eye hole. Xigbar spit water out, and rose up. He grabbed a towel that rested on the toilet, wiping his face off before tossing it back onto the toilet. Xigbar grinned softly at Roxas, kissing the boy's soft, warm lips. Roxas didn't mind when Xigbar wet his hair using the basket, or when he felt shampoo squirted onto his spiky blond locks. As strong fingers scrubbed his hair, he sighed with contentment, not wanting this moment to end. He felt like they were in a state of euphoria; they didn't have to be afraid, or worried... It was just he and Xigbar.
Xigbar wished that Xemnas wasn't such an ass and that they weren't being hunted down, so that they could all be free and Roxas wouldn't be worried... and moments like these could last forever. Where they could just lay together and kiss without fearing for their lives.. but that wouldn't happen until Xemnas was gone.