Chapter 3: We need to talk
"Please don't fire me!" Demyx begged, on his knees in front of Axel, hands clutching the chains on the red head's pants, his body shaking with sobs.
"Wha? Why would I fire you?" Axel asked, taken aback.
"Larxene... said you ran out of the club, after seeing me and Zexy- er, Zexion making out. I know I was on the clock, it'll never happen again, I promise!" Demyx pleaded, bowing before Axel.
"Dem, I'm not going to fire you, I didn't even see that." Axel said, scratching the back of his neck.
"Really?" Demyx jumped up, clasping his hands and giving Axel his famous "Puppy Dog" eyes.
"Really really." Axel said, before Demyx squeaked excitedly, tackling Axel in a break back bear hug.
"Thankyouthankyouthankyou!"
"Dem... I can't... breath..." Axel panted out, trying to pry the excited blond off of himself.
"Sorry, but I'm just... so happy! I thought I was dead meat when Larx told me you stormed out." Demyx said, scratching the back of his head.
"Na, I just... saw someone who reminded me of Sora, that's all." Axel said, looking around the empty club to the spot where he had seen Roxas.
"Who?" Demyx asked, tilting his head in confusion.
"Sora, my boyfriend... He died about a year ago. You guys were friends." Axel said, raising an eyebrow.
"No, um, I don't remember him. Sorry though dude." Demyx said, before walking over to his D J set up.
Axel was confused. How could Demyx not remember Sora? They had gone out on double dates all the time, and Demyx and Sora were great friends... well, what could Axel expect, Demyx had the memory of a goldfish...
Axel started do set up the bar, when he herd Larx yelling at someone.
"Hey kid, we're closed!"
Axel turned around to see Roxas, walking hurriedly over to him. Axel almost dropped the bottle of Jack he was holding.
"Roxas?" Axel asked, looking confused.
"Hey, I said-"
"He's okay Larx." Axel held up a hand, and she groaned, turning and walking away.
"What are you-"
"We need to talk." Roxas said, cutting Axel off.
"Um, I'm kinda setting up for tonight. Saturday's our busiest night." Axel said, but Roxas just shook his head.
"I meant after you got off work, at my apartment." Roxas said, writing the number down before leaving.
What was that all about...?
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"I need the apartment to myself tonight..." Roxas said, walking into the living room. Xikan looked up at him from the couch. He raised an eyebrow at Roxas, but stood up none the less.
"I'll see you tomorrow around noon then." Xikan said, before disappearing. Roxas sighed, going into his room to change.
He closed the door and turned around, and jumped when he saw Sora.
"Sora, what are you doing here?" Roxas hissed, thankful that Xikan had already left.
"Roxas, you can't wipe his memory." Sora said, standing up from the bed he was sitting on.
"What do you mean?"
"I mean, if you erase his memories, we all die." Sora said coldly, crossing his arms.
Roxas didn't understand. What did his brother mean? How was he still alive?
"I know you're confused. I was too, but this human... he is the one who will save us all. He is the only one who can kill the fallen one." Sora said, walking over to his brother.
"What, but I thought Xira was locked up."Roxas said, backing up.
"Not any more. Some one let him out, and I think it was one of our own." Sora said, he looked angrily at the floor.
"How do you know. How do you know he's been let out?" Roxas asked, still not sure of Sora.
Sora sighed, and rolled up the arm of his shirt, a long and still bleeding wound was there.
"Sora, how-"
"He wielded a weapon, one that can kill us." Sora said flatly. Roxas eyes widened. He didn't know such a thing existed.
"How are we suppose to stop him, he's far too strong." Roxas asked, pacing the room.
"I told you, we don't, Axel does. And you know what... I don't think the boss is giving orders. I think... I think that Xira got to him... The boss knew about Axel, that's why I was sent here, to ready him. But, just when he was almost ready, the boss ordered my death. Something's not right here." Sora said, sitting back on the bed.
"What are you talking about!" Roxas yelled, throwing his hands in the air.
"Rox... I know-"
"Don't call me that!" Roxas spat, growing angry.
"Listen to me! I need your help." Sora pleaded. Roxas felt his anger start to fade at the tone of Sora's voice.
"Axel needs to be prepared for this, and for that to happen, he needs to have love in his heart. That's the only way." Roxas looked confused.
"Love, a bet cheesy, don't you think?"
"I know it sounds weird, but he needs to be loved, and love back before he can become what we need him to be. I can't do that anymore... that's why I need your help." Sora said. Then Roxas exploded.
"What? How can you expect me to do that? It's against our laws!"
"Some laws are meant to be broken Rox, and this is one of them if you want all of and the humans to live. Xira is going to kill everyone. Everyone. Only Axel can stop him, and he needs your help." Sora snapped, standing up.
"Sora... I can't do this..." Roxas said, his eyes downcast.
"Roxas. I know it's a lot to ask, and it won't be easy, but this needs to be done. It's for the best." Sora said, standing up.
"I need a drink." Roxas said, leaving the room, Sora followed. He sat himself on the couch while Roxas went into the kitchen.
"Rox... please just say you'll try." Sora pleaded as Roxas reentered the living room, a class of wine in hand.
"Sora, are you sure about this?"
"I wouldn't be here if I wasn't" Roxas sighed, then smiled at his brother.
"I'll try." Roxas said. Sora stood up, and walked over to his brother. He stoped about away, and poked Roxas in the chest. Roxas screamed out in pain, dropping his glass of wine. He fell to his knees.
"You can feel now. Not just the memory of emotion, but actually feel them, I've started your heart again." Sora said, cupping Roxas' face.
Roxas felt the pain lessen and lessen, until it was gone, he felt... different, and it scared him. The realization of what just happened to him scared him even more.
"Sora, what did you do?" Roxas asked, feeling an unfamiliar thumping in his chest.
"I made it so you can do the job. Don't worry, none of us will be able to tell. You'll be fine."
"But-" A knock at the door cut Roxas off. He looked at the door, then back to his brother, but Sora was gone.
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Okay, that's Chapter 3, sorry for the cliffy, but I think I'll make up for it in chapter 4.
Can anyone guess what Roxas is yet? If you get it right, you get a prize! And that prize will be me mentioning your name in the fic announcing you won, and a fic of any Axel paring you want!
Reviewer's are loved greatly!
-Kian