Okay so I kinda forgot I had finished this because I was busy working on my one-shots. So Expect a TON of those and by a ton I mean like a max of 3 at least. Maybe more even. So enjoy and tell me what ya think!

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Chapter 5: Halfway Gone

Rubbing at my eyes, I glance at the clock to see that it's pass noon. The longest I've slept in, in a while. I roll over and my eyes seem to fall onto the pile of clothes I left lying on the floor last night. Sticking out of my crumpled pants is a thin piece of paper. "Oh shit..."

I forgot to meet Ienzo last night. He probably stood out there, all forgotten, thanks to me. Why can't he just give me a stupid phone number to call him. Apologizing is going to be really hard.

Swinging my legs over the side of the bed, I zombie-walk into the bathroom to get myself ready for the day. Adorned in jeans and a black t-shirt, I slip into my combat boots and run the eyeliner on. I plan on looking like me. Once I'm done, I hurry down to my car. As I stand looking up at the place I've called home for these past years, I know what I want to do with it. If I can't have Ienzo with me in there, I'll sell the place.

Striding down the sidewalk, I plan to head anywhere calming, but I find my feet taking me to the firm. Cars litter the parking lot, I pass them all on my way into the large building.

Maybe I should have drove. I'll just have to make sure I reduce the amount I have to carry from my office.

I give a glance to the secretary, but she doesn't pay me any mind, so I keep on to my old area. No one even looks at me as I go. After locating the satchel I keep in my desk, just in case, I begin to pack certain files and my laptop into it. Within an hour's time, I have everything I need in the bag hanging across my chest. Several boxes sit next to the desk, indicating what I'm leaving up to the other employees to file or shred. Pivoting to leave, I stop in my tracks at the site of Father looming in the doorway. "Hi Dad."

"I see you're not going to reconsider." Taking an imposing step forward, he stops only to smirk down at me. "It's a shame really. Since Ienzo won't be sharing the rest of his life with you."

Grinding my teeth together, I try not to yell, "What did you do?"

"Nothing that I didn't see fit. I felt that he was corrupting your mind so I made an offer that he couldn't resist."

"I asked you, what did you do?"

Sephiroth spins away and lifts a gloved hand to cradle his face, "My son, I paid him out of his rent and gave him first-class seats to a summer home that I had given him, signed over and everything."

Curling my hands into my palms, I keep my fists at my sides. The anger boils just beneath the surface as he walks from the room. Storming out past him, I keep my face blank and emotionless. At a second thought I cease movement and glance over my shoulder at him, "People like you shouldn't have children. So now, you have none. I never want to see you again," and I continue walking...all the way home.

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Foreboding gray clouds drift above in the sky, blocking the sun's light from kissing my skin. Instead, the chill from the wind ghosts over my skin, sending shivers through my usually sturdy frame. I adjust the strap, that digs further into my shoulder, and collect my mail before making my way inside the house.

I've got to make a million phone calls. I need to find out which summer home out of the three that he has, which did he send Ienzo to? But if it went out today...I won't be able to catch him right away.

Taped to the front of my door, is an envelope with that beautiful calligraphy on the front. The swirls mesh to form my name and I almost can't bring myself to break the seal on it. I pull the letter out and scan it once...then twice...and I still can't believe it.

Riku,

How I wish I had better news along with which I have received recently. Your Father came to see me and I couldn't get him to leave unless I listened to the words he had to say. He claimed that he would not let you quit without putting up a fight. I didn't believe a word that he uttered in that scheming tone. Yet, I'm not sure how this has occurred.

He gave me his summer home and arranged for a plane to take me there tonight. However, I have delayed the flight in hopes of preparing my friends for my leave. It happens that my job has taken a turn to that city...you'll understand that I couldn't pass it down. I assume your dear Father had a role to play in that as well.

I'll be leaving in the morning and as I'm sure you didn't stand me up on purpose...I can't continue. I need you completely or not at all. I love you Riku, find someone who can love you just as much as you love them.

Ienzo

He's leaving me. He thinks I don't love him and that I won't care. How could anyone warp their opinion of another so quick- Sephiroth...I hate when he interferes. My whole life he's screwed everything up, all so I could follow directly in his footprints.

Crumpling the note in my hand, I rush to my car and slip inside, not before setting the satchel in the back. Flicking the key and thrusting the car into gear, the tires squeal as I throw the car out into the road. Burning rubber, I hit the button on the dash that allows me to call people, hands free...and I dial Sora's cell phone. Without hesitation, it picks up, "Hey Riku, whatcha need?"

"Are you with Roxas and the rest of his friends?"

"Yeah why?"

"Give me the address right now!"

"B-But Riku they didn't do anything! I'm happy I swear!"

Sighing, I realize that he thinks I'm upset he left. "No Sora, it's not about you, I'm not mad. Just hurry and tell me where you all are at. Come on I'm at a red light."

"Okay, okay its 8998 Kismet Street. Drive safe!"

The call ends and I turn left, doing my best to get there as fast as I can. There's no way in hell that I'm going to wait till the morning and have to chase down a plane. I'm in shape...not that much in shape though.

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Within five minutes time, I'm sitting in Axel and Demyx's driveway. The second my hands unclasp from the steering wheel, I can see the visible shaking. Taking a deep breath, I get out of the vehicle and slam the door. By the time I'm at the door, all adrenaline is drained from my body, all fight has left my bones, and yet I still bring myself to knock on the door.

Axel answers the door and I can see the skeptic in his face. "I guess Sora wasn't joking. Come on in I guess. Just no fighting, got it memorized?"

I only nod as he leads me into the cozy home. Not like mine...it's empty now and so lonely. No, this is not just a house, not just four walls and a roof. This is a true home where memories last for years after they've happened.

Sora lounges on the couch next to Xigbar, each cheering on their friend. Demyx and Roxas slide their feet expertly across the electronic mat in an attempt to rack up the more points on the dance game. As the hypnotic beat comes to an end, Demyx jumps into the air before bounding over to Axel. "Did you see me?"

"Yup. I saw it all Dem and you were the best as usual!" the red head says as he plants a kiss on the energetic blonde's lips.

My heart aches at the sight. Mostly because all I can think of is the thought of doing the same to Ienzo...even if that's what he wants to be called. My attention is drawn swiftly back as Xigbar eyes me, "So what do you want?"

"Who's Ienzo?"

Axel scoffs as he drags Demyx down onto a love-seat. "So the squirt is going by his real name?"

"What are you talking about? Haven't you been talking to him?"

Demyx shakes his head, "Nope. Xigbar is the one that takes care of him. His infatuation with you was more in Xiggy's area. Me and Axel were busy with Roxas."

Axel wraps his arms around his lover, "Wow Dem, that was a pretty good word you used there!"

"Zexion is the nickname he went by. But his real name was Ienzo. Zexion was the name that he uses as his alias when he writes. Ienzo does all sorts of stuff; newspaper, columns, magazines, and he's working on a book." At his words, my legs turn to jelly and I collapse against the wall, sliding down till I hit the floor.

Zexion...yeah that sounds right. But he wants me to call him Ienzo. His birth name. But that still doesn't help. I don't care if I had ever known his alias.

"I need to know where he lives. His plane is leaving in the morning and I can't wait till then. You have to tell me Xigbar...I love him and I don't want to lose him, all because my dad doesn't approve."

"And tell me kiddo, why should I help you?"

*~*~*But don't take too long cause I'm halfway gone.*~*~* Halfway Gone, By: Lifehouse