Chapter 5 – Right Here With You
The young blonde didn't say a word since he was taken from Axel. He didn't look at Luxord, didn't answer any questions or anything. Images of his close friend ran through his head because Axel was all Roxas wanted to see and hear right now. Nothing else mattered. He just wanted Axel and nothing or nobody else.
"You should consider yourself lucky. You get to go home."
"No. I'm not going home."
"Why do you intend on running? Xemnas and Saix took care of you like brothers or even like a father should."
"I just want Axel. That's all I want. I know he survived."
"You don't belong to that disgrace anymore. All men like him just have no feelings or patience for someone like you."
"That's not true! He's not like that."
"You're just another high valued kid. You will have no future with him."
Roxas covered his face and hoped that Axel would come and save him. He started to cry because he didn't want to go back to the city where his old life was. He didn't want to be beaten every day. It was too painful for him to relive that again. Luxord had taken Roxas to an abandoned house where they could regain their strength then the plan would be to head back to the city tomorrow morning.
Axel…where are you? Help me… I need you… now more than ever…
Axel was looking all over the place where Roxas could be hiding but he had no luck. It would be only 4 hours before the sun rose again. If the sun rose, that means Axel would have lost and Roxas would be doomed. He couldn't let that happen because he needed Roxas back.
Roxas… where are you?
Then he remembered something. Back when he was growing up with Demyx in this town, they used to play at an abandoned house near the lake. He realized that place is where the young blonde was being kept right now. He rushed over there as fast as he could because he didn't have much time left. Axel looked in the window and saw Roxas crying, sitting at the wall.
Roxas! Just stay there… I'll be inside in a sec…
Axel opened the door and snuck in. He had to find his way to the power conduit. With that, he could cut off the power and take Roxas away safely. But his main objective was to get Roxas back safe and sound. He found his way to the basement where the conduit was. Axel took out a pair of pliers and cut the cord of the main power in the house. Roxas looked around and why the power was cut. Luxord grabbed Roxas and held a knife to his throat. He watched the door carefully when it opened and wondered who it was.
"Who's there?" The shadow held a lighter in his hands and revealed a familiar face. Roxas's eyes glimmered with hope and happiness.
"Axel, it's you!"
"Well… you did survive. I'm not surprised though. What are you for?"
"Not here to fight, but to make a deal. Here it is: set Roxas free and in exchange I give myself in return."
"Axel, no."
"You have got to be kidding. No deal, it's horrible. Boy little Roxas, this young man must like you a lot. Drop your weapon and move forward slowly or I will hurt him."
Axel did as Luxord said. He dropped his main pistol and walked forward. Roxas was worried. He didn't want him to surrender, not for his own life. But Roxas noticed something. He was carrying another pistol in his jacket then Roxas just stayed clam because he knew Luxord would hurt him if Axel didn't do what he said. Then suddenly, Axel pulled out the second pistol and shot Luxord in the shoulder, lowering his guard.
"Roxas, run!" Roxas elbowed Luxord in the stomach and ran to Axel, who grabbed his arm and placed the young blonde behind him. Roxas held on to him around his waist and watched as he was protected. Axel shot him a few more times but no enough to kill him.
"That
was close. Luckily, he's not dead. Are you OK, Roxas?"
"Yeah,
I'm fine."
"Come on. Let's go."
Axel picked up Roxas and put him on his back. They went out the doors and were on their way back to Demyx's house, where they could rest. Roxas had tears running down his face but they were both tears of sadness and happiness. Axel noticed his tears and set him down where they could talk in private.
"It's OK, Roxas. Tell me what's wrong."
"Is it true that I'm just another kid who is valued by everyone?"
"What do you mean by that?"
"Luxord said that I'm valued but it's just because of my former life. Living the rich life and everything. Am I loved just because of my riches back there?"
"Roxas… let me tell you something. Anybody who loves you because of your life back there doesn't know the true meaning of being loved and valued. I really haven't been valued by anyone before, but I hope this cheers you up: If you come across anybody who loves and cares for you for your heart and kind, innocent soul is someone who will always treasure your life… just like me."
Roxas was so touched by Axel's words and his tears changed to happiness. He embraced Axel so tight and cried on his shoulder. He never heard anyone say that before, even to him.
"Axel… I'm glad you kept your promise."
"It's OK. Come on, we should go."
"OK."
Roxas climbed back up on to his friend's back and they continued back home, the home where they belonged to now. Roxas held on to Axel's shoulders as tight as he could, happy that was now reunited with older friend who cared for him so much.
Axel, thank you…
Roxas… next time you're hurt… I may not be there…
"Uh-huh. I understand. Thank you."
"What was that?"
"Luxord's in the hospital. Apparently, he got shot three times in the shoulder and twice in the abdomen. Luckily he's fine but he won't be able to move for a while."
"Dammit! The fuckin' older man shot him… just because he wanted his precious friend Roxas back."
"We will get him back."
"We will and once we do, we're gonna have to put restrictions and restraints on him so he never runs off again."
"I have a better idea… I'll go find them myself."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes. I'll show him what happens… Besides, I could use the exercise."
"Then allow me to give you a warm up."
Xemnas shoved Saix against the side of the building and into the alley so no one saw them. He took one hand started going under the blue haired man's shirt and he gently touched the soft skin of his lover, making him flinch a little bit.
"You flinched…"
"Don't worry. It's nothing."
"Be sure you get Roxas back… no exceptions."
"I understand."
He continued to gently touch Saix's skin and he kissed him as well. But Saix scratched Xemnas's skin with his sharp fingernails and blood began to drip out. The blood on his fingers were giving off a scent that Saix was attracted to. He licked blood from two fingers while Xemnas licked the rest. They then let go of each other and Saix walked off.
"No exceptions."
"My heart will always belong to you."
Saix walked toward the train station to go look for the young boy himself. He was growing tired of these games and wanted to take matters into his own hands. The night crows looked as he walked towards his goal and destination.
Roxas… no more games. You will be coming home…
At dawn the next morning, Roxas was safe and sound on the couch covered by a blanket. Demyx woke up first and walked downstairs to check on the young blonde. He softly rubbed his hair and sat down to watch over him. But then Axel woke up ten minutes later and saw Demyx watching over him.
"Thanks, Demyx… for watching."
"No problem. He was already asleep when you guys came home late last night. I know you were tired too because you carried him the whole way."
"We were both tired. I'm not letting him go…"
"What?"
"For some reason… I just can't let him go. I can't let him fall into other hands, and I'm sorry, but not even yours."
"It's OK. But falling for someone is a natural thing."
"What did you say?"
"I can tell you're falling for Roxas. Can't blame you though, because he is pretty cute for a boy of 15."
"Yeah. Any girl would fall for a boy like him."
"But you're not a girl Axel. You're a 20 year old guy who's falling for a 15 year old boy. You and Roxas aren't average lovers."
Axel got up and walked to the window where the sun was shining over the hills of the horizon. He was wondering about so many things and most of them were focused on his feelings and how unsure they were. But there was one thing he knew for sure.
"I almost lost Roxas last night. I can't lose him again…"
END OF CHAPTER 5
A/U: I thought the rescuing scene was going to be longer but oh well. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Isn't it obvious that Axel loves Roxas? How come he won't admit it? You're just gonna have to wait for the whole story to be finished. Don't forget to review please! I promise the story will only get better. Thanks!
