Once We're Gone

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Authors Note: Wow! Thanks for all the positive feedback! And only on the first chapter! That really means a lot! Well, this chapter is going to clear a few things up, and you'll see more Roxas/Naminé parts in here.

QUICK SUMMARY: What happens to nobodies once they've become whole again? And what effect does that have on the beings that they are merged with? SK RN

Chapter 2: Something Like Heaven

She seemed to have a certain aura about her. Roxas knew it from the first moment he had laid eyes upon her. Naminé was special. It wasn't because she was a nobody or a witch, but something else that just seemed to captivate everyone around her.

Roxas was no exception.

"So, where exactly are we going Naminé?" Roxas asked his traveling companion. "You'll see…" Naminé said with a grin. Roxas sighed. Naminé hardly ever came out and said anything straight up. But then again, it was that mystery that surrounded her that Roxas admired. Still, he kept wondering exactly why he was in this place that was so oddly similar to the islands. Granted, he only saw the Destiny Islands in the memories of Sora.

Memories…

Roxas had memories of his own. They were painful, though. His memories consisted of a life full of lies, deceit, and betrayal. The memories of a nobody. The life of a nobody. He vaguely remembered his life in the Organization. Roxas could only recall snippets that Naminé had given him. With his little memory, he truly felt like a nobody.

When Naminé had told Roxas what he was, he was hurt. Living your life casually and happily to discover you're not really living at all. You're just a shell. Something incomplete, with no hope of ever being whole. At least, the nobody would not be the whole person. That privilege belonged to those who existed. Those like Sora and Kairi.

At least he wasn't alone. Naminé knew what it was like to be a nobody, after all, she was one as well. They were different though than most nobodies. Roxas felt things that didn't feel like memories of a heart. He felt like he still had emotion. "…but how can that be?" Roxas mused.

"Roxas?"

The blonde teenager snapped out of his thoughts and turned his attention to his companion. "Hmm?" he mused aloud. He finally noticed that they reached their destination. Roxas gazed out and notice a small community. Naminé led him over to a building with a large sign saying Destiny Diner overhead. "I'll explain more inside." Naminé said opening the glass door. Confusion was the only thing Roxas was experiencing at the moment.

"Can I get you two something?"

Roxas looked up to see a cheerful waitress. "Uh…I'm good, what about you Naminé?" he asked. "Just tea, thank you." Naminé replied. "Coming right up!" the waitress said happily, and left to fetch Naminé's tea. Naminé flashed Roxas a smile. "Alright Naminé, I've waited long enough, what the heck is going on?" Roxas demanded. "We're whole again." Naminé stated. "Ever wondered what was going to happen to us once we were one with Sora and Kairi?" she questioned. Roxas thought for a second. "To tell you the truth, I didn't think about it." He told her. "All I knew was that I'd be gone, and Sora would be whole." Roxas replied, almost sadly. "But…why am I still here? Why are you still here?" he asked.

"This is where we go, once we're gone."

"Where who go?"

"The nobodies that have returned to their counterparts." Naminé explained. Roxas raised an eyebrow. "Everyone's heart is connected. Those who have all of their heart, have a special bond with others like them. A part of their mind subconsciously creates a place, for those who complete them." Naminé told him.

"You mean, people like us?"

"Exactly."

Roxas shifted uneasily in his chair. "So what happens now?" he queried. "We enjoy being here, being whole. Meeting other nobodies who have become whole. Roxas, we have a chance to live." Naminé said. "But we're not really living." He replied sadly. "Well if you look at it that way then of course it's not going to be like living." Naminé stated. "C'mon Naminé, do you really want to live in a place that's like…a Heaven?"

"Do you find something wrong with Heaven?"

Roxas groaned. "Ugh…no. That's not what I meant." He sighed burying his head into his palms. "I'm just trying to say that a place like this isn't really living. There aren't any trials or tribulations or anything of that sort. What's life without its problems?" Roxas stated. "I never said there weren't any problems." Naminé said. Roxas raised an eyebrow. "Not all nobodies are good Roxas. You and I know that." She whispered. "And not all complete beings are good either." Naminé continued. "Naminé-"

"Here's your tea ma'am."

"Oh…thank you." Naminé said receiving her cup. "You sure you don't want anything, hun?" the waitress asked Roxas. "I don't really have much of an appetite." He replied bitterly. The waitress gave him a sympathetic look. "So you're a newbie, huh?" she questioned. Roxas shot her a look. "Excuse me?" he questioned. "Aw hun, don't take any offense by it. There are quite a lot of new nobodies nowadays. People finding their other halves and then BAM! They come right smack-dabbed in here." She explained. "You'll situate yourself soon enough." The waitress told him, as she headed back to the kitchen.

Naminé had a bit of a smirk on her face. "What?" Roxas snapped. "You don't like accepting fate, now do you?" she questioned. "Hey, if you're thinking I'm still bummed out about being a nobody, then your wrong, Naminé." Roxas said. "I accepted my fate, way back at the mansion. I helped Sora become whole and save the world again." He retorted.

"You're jealous."

"You're crazy."

"But I'm right." Naminé whispered. "Don't feel bad about it Roxas, there are times…where I'm jealous too." She said getting up out of her side of the booth and sat down next to Roxas. "I didn't tell you this but when I had to erase Sora's memories, I had to replace myself in Kairi's place." Naminé told him. Roxas' eyes widen. "I…I…liked him. I really liked him Roxas. And I grew jealous of Kairi, because I knew that even if I replaced myself with her, she'd still be the one…existing. That's when I gave Sora back his memories of Kairi. And I was ok. For awhile at the least." She confessed laying her head on his shoulder. "A year went by, and then I met you." Naminé continued. "You're a lot like him, you know? That's a good thing. But what I like better about you is…you know what its like. Not being able to live, at least like Sora and Kairi get to do." She resumed. "When we were at Organization XIII's complex, that jealousy came back a bit. I knew that it was the last time I could exist. At least, exist in their world." Naminé stated.

"But then I remembered even though I was making her whole, I still had somewhere I'd end up. And that you would be there too." Naminé said happily. "I don't being a nobody with you Roxas." She said closing her eyes as she continued to keep her head on his shoulders. "Because after all, don't to negatives make a positive? Don't two nobodies make a somebody?" Naminé questioned. "Naminé…" Roxas whispered.

"With you…I'm somebody…"

Oh gosh, I didn't think I would update so fast! But I'm having so many ideas for this story! Hopefully this chapter cleared some of the confusing stuff that occurred in the first chapter. And I hoped you enjoyed some Roxas/Naminé moments. The chapters will gradually become longer; these beginning chapters are…fillers, in a sense. So thanks for reading so far, and keep reviewing!

Next Chapter: Watch as Roxas and Naminé explore the world of the complete nobodies. But something's happening in Sora and Kairi's world that's affecting Roxas and Naminé.

Thanks to my reviewers!

Chibi Vixen, Lilac Phoenix, Kobe-Mac, and tutorwifelove!