A/N: Heyo! I didn't break my promise this time! It's... AKUROKU! Now, I'm leaving off right where Roxas entered the house after Axel dropped him off. What will happen? Are you excited? So am I! I'm totally making this up as I go along. Also, thanks for all of you guys that reviewed, it makes me happy. I haven't really replied to the reviews, so instead of the disclaimer, here are replies from the very beginning! (I'm only replying to the first review each user wrote. Next chapter, however, all the replies for the reviews written for this chapter will be displayed, and so on and so forth.)

Starlightangel823- I'm glad you like it, and it WILL be continued, count on it!

ElectroNerd- Thank you for the review! To be honest, I wasn't sure who "she" was going to be until you mentioned Namine, and I was like, "YES!" And you don't have to bother me about it, I'm doing my job!

Roxel23- I felt really encouraged by your review! ^-^ I'm so happy that you were interested in the mystery of who "she" could be!

Ern Estine 13624- Thank you for being interested, and even reading at all!

BlackStarGodliness- I don't honestly think I'm a TOTAL expert on Fanfiction yet, but I try. Yeah, the whole writing yaoi thing was a random writing urge, I probably started off kind of good at it because I read lots of Kingdom Hearts yaoi. And also, I was highly amused by your comment.

X-blade025- Thank you for reviewing, I'm glad you liked the intro, I'm very proud of it!

IcyHeartedQueen- I'm glad you liked the story, the pairing, and the intro! It makes me so happy when people tell me about what they liked about my story! ^-^

Faith Yoite- This review made me flip out with happiness, because whenever someone says, "I'm waiting for the next update" or whatever, I have a sudden burst of wanting to write. Thank you~

Wutwut- I know right?! Axel and Roxas are the cutest pairing EVER(well, maybe not ever but pretty close)! Again, sudden burst of wanting to write! ^-^

virohayakawa- All right! If you hate Namine it means I'm doing my job for once, go me! Haha, anyway, thank you, I'm glad you enjoy it!

A/N: You have NO IDEA how long that took. I'm sorry I didn't reply to all the reviews, but I have 25 reviews right now, sooo... Anyway, please enjoy the chapter!

Chapter 9

Tears

Roxas strode into the house slowly, but without caution, he was too happy about how the day went to feel any sort of fear. He didn't worry in the least about Namine, or Xemnas, he even began to whistle a soft tune as he sauntered up the stairs towards his room.

Axel's words repeated themselves through Roxas's head in a way that made his entire being buzz with happiness. "Forever yours..." Roxas whispered the simple phrase, his face heating up in the dark. Roxas was too out of it to be as quiet as normal, and to try to go to his room undetected. Instead, he flipped on the light switch to see better. Yet, as soon as the hallway flooded with light, he realized his mistake. Roxas stiffened instantly at the sight of the figure in the middle of the hall. It was Xemnas.

Roxas could tell that Xemnas had been drinking by the slight inelegance that replaced the grace in his step. Xemnas staggered forward, his words slurred, "Roxassss... Waddya think ya were..." Xemnas paused to promptly vomit at Roxas's door, "c'mere..." Xemnas pulled Roxas forward with surprising strength.

Xemnas's rank breath flowed onto Roxas's face as he was pulled down the stairs toward the cellar. It was at that point that Roxas realized what was about to occur. He began to flail uselessly in Xemnas's grip that tightened around his arm before his other hand moved to the back of Roxas's neck.

"Don't forget that you are below me... Roxy," Xemnas snarled, and with that, Roxas was shoved inside the cold cellar, and the door was locked tight.

~WITH AXEL~

Axel shuffled quietly the school, spirits slightly dampened by the fact that Roxas hadn't greeted him that morning, but immediately excited by the prospect of seeing Roxas in Algebra. Yet, as he shuffled into the glum classroom, he saw nothing but a seemingly pleased Namine. Where's his Blondie?

~BACK WITH ROXAS~

He's right Roxas's treacherous thoughts told him at last. You've forgotten your place. Now, you are here, time out, are you gonna cry Roxy? The voice taunted him as he attempted to sleep, but was constantly awakened by the skittering of rats and possibly hundreds of roaches.

Axel's words became an unforgiving taunt at how naive he had been, to think he could be happy. Sadness engulfed him as he found that Axel couldn't come save him anymore. Unsure of how long he'd been there, he tried to look at his wristwatch, but it was impossible in the blackness of the cellar. Something scurried over his foot, causing him to flinch and press himself against the wall.

This was a punishment he used to feel often when he first came to the house. It was something that pushed his true self down. Until now, he had forgotten about the threat of staying in here, he wondered if Xemnas would ever let him out. Roxas whimpered at the thought. Before, he had only been locked in for no more than a couple of minutes, which was plenty. But now he was sure that hours had passed. What was he to do now?

~AND THEN AXEL~

Axel kept glancing at the clock and the door as time passed, anxiety chewed at his insides, he had to know if Roxas was okay. His fear strengthened as he remembered Namine's smug grin, and the fact that she often bullied him.

Axel's nails dug into the desk, and he sat on edge, hoping the bell would ring faster if he did so. Yet, the lesson droned on, and Axel fought to stay in his seat. Still, he was unsure why he felt so attached to Roxas. The boy seemed so vulnerable, like he needed protection. But, there was something else in there too, something strong.

The sweet sound of the bell blasted, and Axel was immediately disconnected from his thoughts as he ran quickly out of the room. He went straight for the front office where he had just been lectured only hours before on the importance of attending school.

"Hello?" Axel spoke to the suit-clad lady behind the front desk.

"What?" she questioned irritably.

"I need Roxas's address." Axel replied.

"Oh, do you? And why is that?"

"Well, he wasn't at school today and-"

"Shh. I wasn't going to give it to you, and I don't care, so just run along to class, dear," the woman smirked at Axel's scowl and continued with her work shuffling through documents.

"I suggest you just let me have the records." Axel replied commandingly.

She raised an eyebrow and asked, "And why would I do that?"

"Do you know who owns this school?"

She snorted, "Duh, Mr. Destiny. That's the name of the school," she explained as though she were speaking to a small child.

Axel relished the expression on her face when he said simply, "My name is Axel Destiny,"

She looked at him in shock before searching through something on the large PC. "Damn." she muttered, then she looked up at Axel. "You may be their son, but I still can't give you Roxas's information, it's not allowed." she immediately turned back around as though she expected to be battered with protests.

Instead, Axel responded, "That's fine, I'm sorry for the inconvenience," and walked away in his usual cocky way.

The woman took to snickering, thinking she had won, but what she didn't know was that Axel had learned plenty of information from his visit.

First, the student files were on the computer. That's no doubt that that is what she looked at as she searched his name. Second, was the password, he had seen the login screen through her glasses, and memorized where she placed her fingers on the keys. Third, and finally, her name. He saw that she was welcomed into the desktop with the name, Naomi Wiggins.

Axel sat smugly through his class, waiting for the perfect moment to raid the office. He eventually decided on the time right after class, when most office personnel left the building. Then, he could be with his dear Blondie, and find out what's wrong.

~WITH ROXAS AGAIN~

Roxas recalled Namine's words as she entered the room this morning: "You are a worthless brat. All you do is cause trouble. Axel wouldn't want to be seen with some one like you, once he finds out about how much trouble you are he'll leave you. Or, he'll drive himself mad trying to protect you, since you can't do it yourself. You even caused a death, he's probably disgusted by it, yet you have the gall to smile at him like that?" Namine spat at him disgustedly.

"Namine... I'm sorry." Roxas replied weakly, looking at the ground. He thought of his parents and how they had died because of him. Maybe...he thought, I don't deserve Axel...

Namine seemed satisfied, "If you so much as look at him ever again, being locked in the cellar will be the least of your worries." she said with a twirl, and waltzed out of the room.

I'm so hungry... Roxas thought to himself. He looked up at the ceiling and cried silent tears to the nothingness inside his heart.

A/N: Okay, I FINALLY got to some of the hurt part so the story could have more comfort! ^-^ Anyway, I'm not good at doing sad stuff or hopeless situations for some reason... It just never seems powerful enough. But if it made you sad, don't worry, all my endings are HAPPY! Sorry both of the chapters were short, but come on, two in one day? That's a record for me! Next chapter will have Axel's office break-in, so Stay Tuned!