Normal pov

Cloud had gotten a phone call where they explained that Roxas had been in a car accident and taken to the hospital. He had phoned Sora immediately and was now on his way to pick him up. When he closed in he saw Riku holding Sora, but also Riku's uncle. He stopped in front of them and removed his helmet.

"I'll drive you." Sephiroth stated.

Cloud put the bike in the garage and followed the others to the car and let Sephiroth take them to the hospital. Neither spoke, the anxiety was hanging heavy over them. As soon as they parked the car, Cloud rushed in and ran up to the information desk.

"Where is Roxas Strife?"

"Are you family?" The woman asked.

"Yes, I'm his brother."

The woman explained that he was in surgery and all they could do was to sit and wait. When they sat down Cloud wanted to know what had happened. Sora explained about the party and the Kairi. When he told him about the accusation Cloud looked disappointed.

"Sora." Cloud sighed. "Did you ever think that he didn't want to speak in front of all those people? You know that he doesn't like attention in that way you put him in."

"I know, I just…" Sora stared at his lap the tears welling up again.

"It's okay kid." Cloud ruffled his spikes then turned to Sephiroth. "What were the two of you doing, and how come he came to you?"

"When your parents brought him to work I used to 'babysit' him and we played chess. We bonded in a way." Sephiroth smiled softly before turning serious. "I took Roxas to the site of the car crash."

"What?! Why?" Cloud asked.

"He remembered something that he wanted to confirm before telling you." Sephiroth said lowering his voice and looking around, seeing no one near, he continued: "Your parents were murdered."

Cloud stilled his emotions wiped clean from his face while Sora's face showed the shock and horror.

"Roxas saw it." It wasn't a question but Sephiroth nodded anyway.

"I've called in a few favours and it will be looked into. I can't tell you more, not here anyway."

"Did this happen because…" Cloud didn't finish but Sephiroth understood.

"No, I don't believe so. I think he was just at the wrong place at the wrong time."

Cloud visibly relaxed he leant back and rubbed his eyes tiredly. Sora was quiet with Riku's arms around him. He didn't feel like talking, he didn't feel like he had the right to. Because of him Roxas was in the hospital, all because he couldn't believe him. The guilt was carving a hole in his heart when he thought back at the party. A part of him wanted to seriously hurt Kairi for making him doubt Roxas, but another part knew that he was to blame. Riku seemed to feel Sora's distress for he whispered lowly:

"You couldn't have known what would happen. You should blame that drunk driver and not yourself."

"But if I had…"

"If he had stayed something else could've happened. No one can see into the future so don't beat yourself up about it. Talk to Roxas when he's out of surgery."

"…okay, I will."

"Good, now go to sleep."

Sora nodded as his eyes closed slowly and he fell asleep against Riku.

It felt like several hours before the doctor came out and told them that Roxas would be fine; he had fractured ribs, twisted wrist and a lot of bruising. He was sleeping at the moment and was told that they shouldn't disturb him. They were allowed to take a look and just see how he was. Riku woke Sora who ran to Roxas' room and looked inside, actually being quiet so he wouldn't wake him. Cloud decided to stay and sent Riku and Sora home with Sephiroth.

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Roxas' pov

I woke slowly and blinked to clear my vision. I was in a hospital… again, and then I noticed the pain. Though, it wasn't too bad, only a dull aching a little everywhere. I turned my head and saw Cloud sitting next to the bed sleeping in an uncomfortable looking chair. He seemed to sense that I was awake for he opened his eyes and immediately stared at me meeting my gaze.

"How are you feeling?" He asked with a smile and took my hand that I now noticed was in a cast thing.

"Feels like I've been run down by a horde of unicorns." I earned a chuckle from Cloud.

"Well, it was a car, not unicorns." He said a worried smile on his lips.

"A car, huh..." I replied in a monotone voice.

I couldn't remember the accident but what happened before that came to mind. A coldness I've never felt spread through me as I remembered everyone staring at me, accusing me, doubting me and anger burned deep inside me.

"Roxas?"

I turned to the doorway and saw Sora standing there with Riku behind him. I stared passed Sora at Riku.

"Ah, Riku, I hope you're doing what I asked you." Riku nodded and judging by his face he wasn't happy that I ignored Sora.

"Roxas, I'm so…"

"Please leave the doctor is probably on his way to check up on me." I didn't need to look at Sora to know that I had hurt him. "You too Cloud… I need… time." Cloud nodded and left taking Sora with him, probably to buy an ice cream so he would cheer up. I wouldn't see them anymore today; Cloud knew that I needed to be by myself.

"He's really sorry you know." Riku said.

"I know."

"Are you sure this is how you want to go about it?"

"I'm hurting, Riku, let it be." Riku understood and left.

I relaxed against the pillows and waited for the doctor. The tests were good but they wanted to keep me another night so nothing would happen and because of the needed rest.

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The day went by with nothing happening I didn't have any visitors because I did not want them. If someone wants to talk I prefer to be able to run away and not being stuck in a bed. The door was open and I watched as nurses and doctors walked by. Among the chatter I could hear a voice that felt familiar approached. A redhead accompanied by a brunet walked by. The redhead was reprimanding the brunet but fell quiet when he saw me, then he broke out in a grin and walked inside, the brunet following him.

"Well, if it isn't Roxy, yo!"

"It's Roxas."

"Aw, don't be like that, yo. Me and Leon finally meet ya again and ya aren't even greeting us." Reno pouted.

"Maybe he finds you as annoying as I do." Leon said smirking.

I couldn't help but smile a little when I watched them. Leon had this intimidating aura and his scar across his face strengthened it, but he was a kind guy. Reno was childish and you would think he was a moron, but he had a look in his eyes that told you he was dangerous despite his personality.

"So what brought you here this time?" Leon asked his face a mask that showed no emotions.

"A car." Leon raised an eyebrow.

"You don't seem to have much luck with those."

"So, I've noticed."

"Ya need to be more careful, yo." Reno said as he sat down at the foot of the bed.

"What's the fun in that?" I smirked.

Leon snorted while Reno shook his head.

"Ya sure are one crazy kid."

"I do my best." I replied. "But what are you two doing here?"

"Orders from the boss to watch some…" He didn't get to finish since Leon hit him in the head.

"Shut it, we're not supposed to talk about it, remember." Reno rubbed his head and pouted.

"It's just Roxas."

"It doesn't matter." Leon sighed.

"What do you do exactly?" I asked curiously.

"They work for Rufus Shinra and will be keeping an eye on you." Sephiroth said as he stepped into the room and closed the door. "I take it that you know each other already. That is good then you won't need any introductions."

"So this is the kid who can read the Key. Wow, Roxy, I knew ya were something else, yo."

"What key?" I asked looking at Sephiroth.

"Don't worry about it."

"You know, you say that an awful lot. I'm not even sure why I accept it. "

"Because you know that you want to remember without outer interference."

"…If you say so."

"Now Reno, Leon, I need you to make sure Roxas is safe but not too obvious."

"We'll handle it, yo." Reno grinned.

"Good, I'll leave Roxas to you then." Sephiroth said before turning to me. "Is there anything you need?"

"No, I'm good, can't wait to get out though." I sighed.

"Maybe that can be arranged." Sephiroth smiled and walked out of the room.

After a few minutes Sephiroth came back and said I was good to go (normally I would probably have to stay the night but Sephiroth had his ways). I got instructions on how to treat my wounds and was told not to overexert myself, just take it easy. Sephiroth had phoned Cloud and told him that I had been released and that he would take me home and stay with me until he got home. Leon followed us home while Reno went back to his partner, someone by the name 'Rude'. Leon and I played cards while Sephiroth read case files or something. The first one to get home was actually Cloud. As soon as we heard the engine from his motorcycle Sephiroth stood.

"You stay here and leave when you deem it appropriate."

"Can we tell Cloud?" I asked.

"That is up to Leon otherwise I suggest you have a good story for why he's here."

He left and soon after Cloud came in looking worried and stopped dead when he saw Leon. I could guess what was going through his mind, Leon is totally his type and I couldn't help but smirk. Leon didn't seem to notice.

"Hello, Cloud, fun at school today?" I asked innocently.

Cloud frowned as he approached and Leon chuckled.

"I'm not a kid y'know, and who's this?" He gestured at Leon.

"Ah, forgive me," Leon said and stood and held out his hand. "My name is Squall Leonheart, just call me Leon." He smiled charmingly and I knew Cloud was a goner judging by the blush.

"Cloud Strife." Cloud replied taking his hand looking slightly suspicious. "How do you know Roxas?"

"We met a few years ago at the hospital and then earlier today actually." Leon said his face returning to the normal passive one though a bit softer than usual.

"So, Cloud," I began when Leon sat back down and picked up his cards. "Will you let me go to school tomorrow?" Cloud looked uncertain and I used the puppy-dog eyes. "Please, I'll be careful."

"I can escort him to and from if it makes you feel better, I already promised to stick around for awhile." Leon said and looked up at Cloud and I knew he would give despite not knowing Leon that well.

"Alright, but then I trust you and if something happen I'll cut your balls off." Cloud threatened.

"You can trust me." Leon's eyes were serious and Cloud nodded.

"Good. By the way I win." I smirked and showed my cards; royal straight flush.

"I've never been good with cards anyway." Leon grumbled. "I better get going anyway, otherwise I won't be home before dark." He said while he got up.

"How far away do you live?" Cloud actually asked.

"Other side." He replied as if it was nothing.

"Then you might as well stay the night. I will feel bad if I force you to go." Cloud frowned.

"It's no problem I don't want to intrude…"

"You're not, hope you don't mind take out."

"Give it up if you try to leave he'll drag you back." Leon shook his head but gave up the thought of getting home, though he didn't seem to mind.

"Then let me cook for you at least."

"You can cook." Cloud asked wary.

"Yes. I'm quite good in fact."

"Then be my guest." Cloud said with a bright smile, relieved he didn't have to eat takeout again.

I went up to rest and fell asleep. When dinner was ready Cloud woke me up. Sora and Riku was there but I still didn't want to talk to Sora yet. I could tell that Sora was hurting but I didn't want to say anything before I got to school and met everyone else. Dinner was quiet except for Leon and Cloud's conversation on… swords. Who would've thought? After dinner I went upstairs to rest. Tomorrow I would meet Axel again, the stabbing pain returned again as I thought of his accusing eyes. Why do I even care? I have no idea… maybe I do feel something… it doesn't matter now. I don't have a heart to love with.

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I'm sorry to say that I won't probably b able to update for at few weeks... the whole summer x) since I'm going to a place were there is no internet, no TV (at least no channels) I won't even be able to use my phone xD Anyways, just so you are aware my dear readers ^^ I'm sorry if the chapters so far are a bit boring or slow, but if the mess is to be cleared up it'll have to be ^^ Have a nice summer :D