Ritsuka and Roxas... Poor kids.


Ritsuka led Roxas by the hand down the boardwalk.

Ritsuka: "This is my favorite place right here. They have cupcakes and tea. Really good! Come on!"

Roxas suddenly froze at a flash of red, only to blink and realize it was gone.

Roxas: 'Must have been a Pokémon...'

Ritsuka: "Roxas?"

Roxas turns to Ritsuka with a smile.

Roxas: "I thought I saw something. It's nothing."

Ritsuka: "Well... Okay..."

Roxas: 'Ritsuka and I have gotten really close... He sort of reminds me of myself. He and Soubi remind me of...'

Ritsuka: "Roxas?"

Roxas: "Huh? Oh, what was that?"

Ritsuka: "I was asking you if you've noticed something off about Soubi today..."

Roxas: "Actually, I think he's just jealous because we're such good friends now."

Ritsuka: "You think?"

Roxas nods.

Roxas: "I think the fact that he's jealous means he really does like you, Ritsuka."

They finish eating, and Ritsuka turns towards the house.

Ritsuka: "Roxas, why don't you explore a little on your own? I'm going to go talk to Soubi back home. There are some Pokémon that live a little further down the beach."

Roxas: "Alright. See you later."

Ritsuka waves, walking away. Roxas turns towards the far end of the boardwalk.

Roxas gasps.

Roxas: 'That flash of red again!'

He runs towards it, turning a corner and running into someone, effectively knocking them over.

Roxas: "Oh! I'm so sorry!"

Man: "Heh. It's no problem..."

He turns around to look at Roxas.

Roxas: "I... Axel?"

Axel: "Roxas..."

Roxas turns away to run, but Axel grabs his wrist.

Axel: "Roxas, listen to me!"

Roxas is pulled into Axel's lap, and the man wipes his tears.

Axel: "Don't cry, now... It's alright. I'm here. I'm not going to hurt you..."

Roxas: "Axel... why? Why are you here? And why did you do that before?"

Axel: "It's all in the past, Roxas. I've changed. Please... let me make everything up to you. I'll love you like I should have the first time..."

Swayed by the words, Roxas embraces Axel.

Roxas: "I shouldn't... but I can't help but forgive you..."

Axel: "I love you, Roxas..."

Roxas pulls away.

Roxas: "Not yet. Don't say that yet."

Axel: "Alright. I won't say it again..."

Roxas stands, pulling Axel up.

Roxas: "Do you think you could meet me here again tomorrow?"

Axel: "Only if you come alone."

Roxas: "Okay."

Axel: "Goodnight, Roxas."

Roxas: "Goodnight..."

Roxas runs back to the house, bolting through the living room, grabbing Ritsuka by the wrist and dragging him up the stairs, away from Soubi.

Ritsuka: "Roxas! What's gotten into you?"

Roxas sighs happily.

Roxas: "I can't believe it... Axel came for me..."

Ritsuka's ears droop.

Ritsuka: "The one that broke your heart?"

Roxas: "He's changed. He won't hurt me ever again..."

Ritsuka: "I don't think this is a good idea, Roxas. Axel broke your heart! He was the one who got you here! If he hadn't hurt you the first time you wouldn't have died!"

Roxas glares sharply at Ritsuka.

Roxas: "Just because you can't trust Soubi not to hurt you, doesn't mean Axel is the same, Ritsuka! You're just jealous because I'm happy and you're not!"

Ritsuka winces, pulling back, tears in his eyes.

Ritsuka: "I see why Axel broke your heart before... You're cruel, Roxas! I'm just trying to protect you!"

Roxas: "I don't need to be protected! Go whine to Soubi about how much you can't trust him! See how he reacts!"

Ritsuka sobs, turning around and opening the door.

Ritsuka: "You're a terrible person for this, Roxas. I hope Axel pushes you off a cliff!"

Ritsuka runs downstairs and into Soubi's arms, sobbing while the older male rubs his back comfortingly.

Soubi: "You're okay, Ritsuka. You're safe. I'll protect you. I love you, Ritsuka..."


Aww! Ritsukaaaaa! (That last comment was a little crueler than nessasary...)