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"Father! Please, reconsider this. Executing anyone isn't going to make people accept you more as king." Riku had pleaded to his father. "Especially executing Ienzo."

"I have worked hard to reach the top, Riku. I have done all I could to ensure the best future for you and your brothers." Sephiroth stated. "And that boy stands between us and our future."

"No, Father." Riku said, looking hurt. "He stands between you and your ambitions. Things were fine before all of this...Mother wouldn't want..."

There was a loud sound and Riku was on the ground, hand to his cheek that was turning a bright shade red. Riku stared up at his father, refusing to let the pain show in his eyes.

"She wouldn't want what? This?" Sephiroth motioned around them before sighing. "Return to your chambers, Riku; I don't want to hear another word on this matter."

"Yes… Father..." Riku mumbled, getting up and leaving the throne room.

Riku thought back to earlier as Yazoo checked his cheek, applying some ointment to help with the swelling. He grumbled a few things, mainly his distaste to their father not listening to reason. Kadaj and Loz were in the room, too, having been called to a sibling meeting.

"He's going too far." Kadaj said. "It can't go on like this."

"Even if you look forward to ruling?" Yazoo inquired.

"Not at the lives of others." Kadaj shook his head, glaring some at his elder brother. "We're already hated because of Father's decisions to slaughter people left and right when not supported. That's why I look forward to ruling… to possibly set things right."

"I understand; no need to get frustrated." Yazoo stated. He then sighed. "To even raise a hand at one of his own children for questioning him..."

"It doesn't really hurt." Riku mumbled. He then squeaked out when Yazoo pinched it. "I yield, I yield!"

"I thought so." Yazoo nodded. "Anyway, what do we do? Father is set on executing the true heir to the throne."

"He's not even letting any one of us go down to the dungeons and see any of them… especially since Riku and Axel are close friends and Father is calling Axel a traitor." Loz stated. "He's upset about the idea that Ienzo may take back the throne."

"He does have every right to take it back, even with just saying it." Yazoo stated. "But Father has made people too afraid to stand up to him."

"Whether he decides to take back the throne or not, it doesn't matter; but him dying will definitely be bad." Kadaj stated, leaning against the wall near the window. He then looked out of it just at the right moment to see a flash of red in the distance. "Huh?" He moved to get a better look. "I'll be damned."

"Which you are, but that's besides the point." Yazoo said. "What is it?"

"Looks like Father's going to be pissed...but he won't hear of this from me." Kadaj said, motioning his brothers to join him. All four crowded at the window just before the flash of red disappeared into another area.

"They escaped." Loz said, looking amazed.

"But not for long." Yazoo said. "Security is tight… if the guards catch them..."

"Then how about we have some fun?" Kadaj suggested. "It'll make it interesting and worth it… Father will be pissed, but..." The brothers nodded, liking this idea. They then left the room, going to handle things their way to make sure the others did escape.

"Shit!" Axel hissed, seeing how tight security was, the guards making it harder to work their way around the castle. "Any ideas?"

"Sora, would another song work?" Zexion whispered.

"M-maybe..." Sora mumbled, trying to see if he could get everyone. He was uncertain, though, and if some people passed out and others remained conscious, then they would be in a lot of trouble and the alarms would be raised. He then sniffed, catching a scent he somewhat recognized; it wasn't Riku's scent, but close, sign that it was of his brothers. "Wait..." he whispered, making sure the others were out of sight.

"Guards?" The others were shocked to see Loz and Yazoo come into view.

"Oh, your majesties!" a guard exclaimed, surprised. "Aren't you to remain inside and close to your rooms? Kind Sephiroth..."

"I know, but… Loz thought he heard something near our rooms." Yazoo said. "He was worried, but..." He looked nervous. "We're not sure… maybe another animal got in, but… what if it's something else? Like an assassin? You know with Ienzo's return, people..." He played well, looking as though he were fearing for his life.

"We should alert the others then and that king." a guard said.

"But what if it's nothing bad and it's just an animal? We're unsure ourselves..." Yazoo mumbled, doing his best to look nervous.

"Then his majesty would be pissed if we raised the alarms all because of an animal again..." one of the guards muttered, looking a little pale at that.

"R-right. We'll check first, then raise the alarms if it's an actual intruder." the other said. "Prince Loz, Prince Yazoo, remain close to the other guards if possible; we'll check on it." The guards then ran off, knowing the safety of the princes was the best.

"Idiots." Yazoo said, smirking when they were gone. He then looked to where he figured the others were hiding. "Where are you heading? We'll help you?"

"Yazoo? Loz? You sons of… Damn, didn't expect you two to help out." Axel said, standing up, certain he could trust them with this.

"Well, even we know the execution is a bad idea and want things fixed." Loz stated.

"Anyway," Sora said, he and the others joining up with the princes, "we need to get to the southern watchtower. That's our escape."

"R-right." Yazoo stuttered, unable to take his eyes off of Sora's glory. Sure, he had a thing for Reno, Axel's elder brother, but he'd be lying if he said he didn't find this boy irresistibly attractive. "C'mon, we know the best way around here and past the guards. Yazoo and Riku are also helping out."

"Thanks." Sora nodded, letting the two brothers lead the way.

It luckily didn't take long to get to the tower. At the tower, they met up with Riku and Kadaj who had some garments with them. From there, the plan was explained for their escape and the brothers acknowledged it and decided after the others escaped, they would help Sora back to the garden (though they weren't fully told why he had to go back that way other than a "healthy respect for heights and potentially falling to one's death"). The tower, when they reached the top, had a some guards stationed and keeping an eye on things.

"Do we attack?" Axel inquired.

"Not a good idea; they'd see you guys coming and sound the alarms." Kadaj whispered.

"Sora, you got this?" Zexion asked.

"I need to get there and be with them for this one..." Sora mumbled. He then eyed the garments that Kadaj held; clearly they were going to be disguises if needed. He took a set and put them on, looking like some exotic prostitute.

"Really? That was your plan for a disguise?" Yazoo questioned his brother, almost getting too loud.

"Prostitutes being here is common with some guards… and me." Kadaj admitted.

"Don't remind me..." Yazoo mumbled, rubbing the sides of his head, as though he were fighting off a migraine. "So, what's you're plan?"

"Just stay quiet… and cover your ears." Sora ordered, standing up as the others did as he instructed.

"Hey! Who's there?" a guard demanded, holding up a lantern.

"Hey, stop." another said, getting his comrade to calm down. "Well, looks like one of the guys sent us some entertainment; it's a chilly night, too."

"Couldn't think to send us a busty one, though?" another inquired. "Hell, they sent us a boy."

"Am I not good enough?" Sora asked in the most innocent way he could manage, which was pretty damn innocent sounding. "Or pretty enough?"

"Hey, don't go making him cry." a guard sitting down said. "Come here, sweetie, come sit on my lap." Sora walked over gracefully, aware of the eyes, of both the guards and those he came to the tower with, on him. Step, step, hips swaying, he knew how to entice people with his beauty alone. He then sat down on the guard's lap, his feet having a hard time touching the ground as he leaned in close, putting his arms around the man's shoulders, nuzzling into his neck.

"Mm, eager, huh? Not many of the young ones are." the guard chuckled. "I bet this is your first night, too?"

"Of course." Sora said, batting his eyelashes. "I wanted my first night to be used to treat you gentlemen. After all, aren't we celebrating?"

"Ah, the end of the former prince; once Ienzo's head is out on a stake, Sephiroth will truly rule." another guard said, getting the others to laugh.

Sora listened to their laughter, hearing for anything that gave way to them faking it. Only one, a younger guard who sounded nervous, clearly didn't want Ienzo dead. He was clearly only doing things because he feared Sephiroth more and wished to live. The others, though… they were dark and supported Sephiroth through and through.

"Then shall I sing for your first?" Sora asked. "Before I sing out your names? It's a long night."

"A voice like that," a guard said, "a song would be wonderful."

Sora nodded. He then motioned for the younger guard to come over. The guard, young and nervous, stood up. He was shoved over by another who was laughing, telling him to 'go get 'em, tiger'.

"Now would be a good time for us to cover our ears." Zexion whispered. "No matter what, don't uncover them until Sora let's us know we can." Not wanting to take chances, the others did as they were told.

Heyo, lovelies!
Showing Sora acting like a prostitute isn't to show him as the type to be eager, but as someone who knows how to get to people and entice them. Sirens typically can entire and lure people to their deaths with their appearances and voices, you know.

Anyway! Thanks for reading this chapter and I hope you enjoyed it.

Until next time!

Ciao!

~ Chibi