Once We're Gone
Disclaimers: I own this plot and certain characters.
Authors Note: I am in complete and utter shock. 2333 hits. And probably by the time I finish this chapter there will be even more. Guys, I am so grateful! I never in a million years thought that this story would be a hit! Well anyways, about this chapter, I figure I should get to some romantic moments. Don't worry, not like that. I'm not going to rush them like almost every single story in the KH section. I mean seriously, every other story I read is like "la-la-la, (5 seconds later) OMG I LOVE YOU (kiss)"
Ugh, major pet peeve
But yeah, here's good old chapter 5 for all of you who are enjoying this story. Oh and a slight reminder, this is slightly AU, I only say slightly because this contradicts some of the Ansem reports and also what went on in the game.
Also guys, I am SO grateful for all the reviews and that you guys are eager for my updates, but I want to remind you guys that I am human, contrary to popular belief, and I have a life. I'm not always going to be able to update quickly and you guys will have to accept that. I really do try to get these chapters up quickly but please, all I am asking is for you all to be patient. Thanks!
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 5: Blitzball Training and Other Precious Moments
"Roxas, wake up!"
Roxas groaned as he fluttered his eyes open. He awoke to see Naminé standing over and shaking him. "C'mon, we have to get ready! We have blitzball training today!" Naminé exclaimed. Roxas glanced over to his clock.
"Naminé, its 7:30. No way in HELL am I getting up this early."
He flung his covers back over his body and buried his head into his pillow. Naminé glared and threw his blankets off the bed. "ROXAS!" she yelled. "I'm not asking you again!" she threatened in a motherly tone.
"Ugh, fine mother!" Roxas exclaimed as he got up groggily.
Naminé rolled her eyes. "Oh Roxas," she began in an annoyed tone, "You're never going to be a great blitzball player if you can't get up for practice!" Naminé concluded.
Roxas just ignored her and went to his dresser until something dawned on him. "Uh, Naminé? I kind of need to change."
"I'm making sure you're not going back to bed!"
Roxas shot her a look. "Are you serious!" he questioned.
Naminé folded her arms and nodded. She could hear Roxas mutter incoherently as he moved into a closet to change. Naminé quickly after heard some banging and groans. Obviously, Roxas had injured himself in the process. He came out with a sour expression on his face.
"You bug me sometimes,"
"I could say the same for you!"
"Ah, so I see you've both finally decided to arrive!"
Dutixs had a wry smile upon his face as he twirled a blitzball around with one finger. Kawkax folded his arms as he grinned as well. Naminé and Roxas had just arrived on the beach where they would be practicing. Naminé spoke up.
"Sorry Dutixs. Sleeping Beauty over here didn't realize Prince Charming had already come." She gestured towards Roxas who only shrugged.
"It's not my fault I'm not a morning person."
Dutixs stopped his ball twirling and put the ball to his side. "Well, I am afraid you're going to have to get used to it," he began, "We always practice early so the other teams can't hog the beach." Dutixs explained. Roxas sighed.
"So much for sleeping in…"
"HOW THE HECK IS THIS HELPING OUR BLITZBALL SKILLS!"
Roxas and Naminé panted as they ran up and down the steep beach dunes. Dutixs stood on the sidelines with a timer. "Agility is key in blitzball. Also, you need to exercise your lungs more or you'll never last five minutes under water!" he exclaimed. Roxas groaned.
"This game will be the death of me…"
"…Roxas…just…keep going…we're…almost…done…"
Naminé breathed heavily as she continued to make her way along the dunes with Roxas trailing behind. He rolled his eyes as his panting increased. Naminé really wanted to become a good player, whereas Roxas could really care less. But he wanted to do it for Naminé.
"C'MON 5 MORE MINUTES!" Dutixs yelled from the side.
Which…he was really reconsidering…
Kawkax was in charge of the next training exercise. He held two blitzballs within his hands. "Alright my brudda and sista," Kawkax began, "Dis next trainin' technique is for ball handlin'. In Blitzball, ya need to be able to handle da ball comin' towards ya, and ya need to be able to throw it to another playa'." He finished.
He tossed Naminé and Roxas each their own ball.
"Now," Kawkax said, "I want ya two to be throwin' da balls back 'an forth." He stated.
Naminé raised an eyebrow. "At…the same time?" she inquired.
Kawkax winked. "You got it, sista."
Roxas frowned. "But, how are we going to do that if we have to concentrate on both throwing and catching the ball?"
"Dat's the whole point of dis exercise, mon."
Roxas and Naminé looked at each other and sighed. The training was not getting any easier.
"Alrighty then," Kawkax began, "Ya two must run up and down dis strip o' land while passin' and catchin' the odda person's ball." He explained. Naminé and Roxas got into their positions and awaited Kawkax's signal to begin. Kawkax lifted his hand into the air.
"On yer mark, get set…GO!" he yelled bringing his hand down.
Naminé and Roxas then took off and started dashing down the strip. Surprisingly, they were doing pretty well, considering they had to run sideways and keep their eyes on both balls.
Until, Naminé missed one…
"Darn it!" she exclaimed. "One second Roxas, I'll go get it." Naminé told him. She then darted off after the missed blitzball. Naminé searched the ground for the ball's whereabouts. "Where could it be…?"
"Looking for this?"
Naminé looked up to see Zacx smiling and holding her blitzball. "Hey there." She said rising. Zacx handed her the ball.
"I didn't know you played."
"Umm, I don't play officially…I'm just learning." She told him. Zacx smile grew bigger.
"That's good; I'd hate to have to play you in a real game."
Naminé then noticed that he and his friends were in blitzball uniforms. "Oh!" she exclaimed. "So…you play?" Naminé questioned. She immediately wished she could have taken it back. "Well no duh Naminé!" she yelled to herself. Zacx only laughed though.
"Yeah, we have a game coming up next week. You should come, we're playing our rivals." He told her.
Naminé smiled. "If I can, I will." She promised.
"NAMINÉ!"
The blonde girl suddenly remembered she had to get back to her own practice. She shot Zacx a sympathetic smile. "I'm sorry, but I have to get back." She said. Zacx nodded in understanding. "Don't be, we have to get back to practice as well," he started, "…we still on for tomorrow night?"
"Of course."
Naminé waved goodbye as she headed towards her friends. Zacx began to smirk at her fading figure. "Damn, who was that girl Zacx!" one of his friends asked. He shot his friend a wicked grin.
"Oh, just the girl I plan to bang tomorrow night..."
"Phew, that was a workout."
Roxas and Naminé sat on the ledge of the pier with towels around their necks. The day had been intense with all of the training that they had done. It was fun and interesting, they had to admit. But both teenagers were glad that it was over for the day.
"I didn't realize it was so severe." Roxas continued.
"Yeah, I know. It's definitely harder than it looks."
"Yeah…"
Naminé beamed at Roxas. "Thanks…Roxas. For doing this with me. That means a lot." She told him.
Roxas smiled back at her. "No problem Naminé, I'd do anything for you."
The girl blushed at the comment.
Roxas placed his hand over her own. "Really, I would…" he said looking into her deep, blue orbs.
Naminé turned even redder. "You're a really good friend Roxas." She whispered. "Probably the best I've ever had." She stated. Naminé took a breath.
"I don't know what I'd do without you, Roxas."
Her eyes started to formulate tears. The blonde pouted as they trailed down her cheeks. "Oh gosh," she muttered, "I…don't know what's come over me." She murmured.
Roxas shot her a sympathetic look. "Don't cry," he said softly. He gently raised his free hand to wipe on of her tears. And at that moment, an electric shock seemed to move throughout Roxas and Naminé's bodies. Naminé closed her eyes and took in his scent as Roxas continued to stroke her cheek. "Naminé…" he breathed.
He cared for her. She cared for him.
And at that moment, they both knew what they had surpassed friendship.
Roxas leaned in close to Naminé's face. He closed his eyes as his face felt her breathing. Roxas was almost at her frail, peach lips but once he got there, he didn't feel them. Naminé's breathing had disappeared as well.
He opened his eyes to see that she was gone.
Roxas frowned. "Sora and Kairi must have said goodnight to each other…" he murmured. He laid down on his back and sighed. "They couldn't have done it at more inopportune time even if they tried." He whispered.
Naminé bit her lip as she saw that Roxas was gone. "Why does this keep happening?" she wondered. Naminé slowly rose to her feet and began walking back to the boarding house. She shivered at the night breeze. To warm herself, she folded her arms.
Times like these, was when she missed his touch the most.
Yay! An almost kiss for Roxas/Naminé. Hehe, I love these two to death. I bet a lot of you are going to hurt me for not making them kiss, am I right?
Next Chapter: Naminé has her date with Zacx and Roxas starts to remember a certain emotion called jealousy.
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