A/N: I hope you enjoyed the last chapter. I MUST apologise for the long delay as I have struggled to write as I have got so much homework to do! However, the Easter holidays are here! Also in England, it's Good Friday, so here's my Easter present to you! Although, for me to post this chapter today, I had to ONCE AGAIN split chapter 10 into 3 parts because I have left this chapter until the last minute. So this chapter is part 1.5, and hopefully, either by tomorrow or Sunday, the 2nd part will be updated. If it is not, I am EXTREMELY sorry! Well anyway, please enjoy

Chapter 10 – Part 1.5 – The Sinking

"Axel!" I hissed as I jabbed his ribs sharply, "Axel, wake up!"

His body stirred but his eyes remained closed, I flicked him in the ear, remembering that Dorothy did the same if Axel didn't wake up.

"Wha..?" Axel whispered rubbing his eyes; he sat up slowly and saw the worry in my eyes.

"What's wrong Roxas?"

"There was an ice-berg, it hit the front of the Ship!" I raised my voice, Axel's eyes widened, taking

hold of my hand lovingly.

"Look Rox, we're gonna be fine, I promise" He kissed my hand, and placed it onto his chest. "Do you trust me?"

"I trust you" I whispered, we kissed on the lips, as if to finalise it.

"Okay, we need to go find mum" Axel whispered, his usual bright green eyes darkened.

"Okay, then we need to find my mother and father, let them know what happened." I said firmly, I was nervous about this though, how would my father react? Would he let the tables turn and thank me, and appreciate that I still care about him? Or would he give me another 'telling', and send me away like a servant? I had no idea, but this was something I couldn't back out of, this was serious stuff.

We set off to find Dorothy first, but we didn't know where to start.

"Where do you think she is?" I asked Axel, he looked to the floor, deep in thought.

"Let's try the deck where we went to that party, she tends to go there to calm down." Axel told me, heading for door that leads to the inside of the Ship. I followed him as we walked through the corridors, I couldn't help but think what's in his mind at the moment. It must have been hard, living with his mentally-unstable mum for all his life, he must have sacrificed so much to look after her and please her.

"Watch your step Rox" Axel said, helping me as we walked down the stairs into the room where I went to my first party. I saw Dorothy, perched at the bar with a pint of beer. We both ran over, desperate to tell her the bad news.

Axel tapped her shoulder gingerly, hoping that she had calmed down from their argument. Dorothy looked up with sore, misty eyes.

"What's the matter Axel?" She asked, pulling him down to a stool. I stayed standing awkwardly, watching Axel's lump in his throat bob as he swallowed.

"The ships been hit by an iceberg mom, and it seems pretty bad. The crew are running around frantic, and the Captain always seems to be spaced out. Please don't worry, I'll take you up to the top deck, get you onto a boat and the crew will look after you. You'll be fine, I promise." Axel explained, taking hold of his mother's hand. Dorothy didn't seem to understand; her face was confused, then extremely angry.

"Do you think I am some kind of idiot Axel? I may have a few problems, but I am certainly not a stupid old woman. This ship can't sink! Now get away before I force you." Dorothy hissed, she gulped down her beer, and chucked the cup at the barman.

"Get me another beer will you useless dingbat. How stupid can you be to work at a bar?" Dorothy said, speaking to the bar man. "Well at least you're making something out of your life. My son's a failure, always will be. He's done nothing for me. He's just like his father."

Axel swallowed deeply, trying to swallow the tears. I couldn't let Dorothy be so horrid to Axel, he's looked after her after she had one of her fits and he stuck by her. It's time she knew what it's like to be on the receiving end of her heartless remarks.

"Who do you think you're talking too? He is your son!" I shouted, pointing to Axel and staring Dorothy in the eye. "Your own flesh and blood! He's looked after you when you've had one of your fits, but I guess you can't remember that. No, because you're too damn heartless to realise it! By the way, the ship is sinking, but you can drown for all I care!" I stopped my rant, and stormed off. I couldn't face Axel, not after practically saying I hate his mother and wouldn't care if she died. Too be honest, I wouldn't care, but I don't want to see Axel in the same situation that I'm in. I've lost my entire family because of their stupid priorities, which I don't count in, because I'm a stupid, ignorant and poor excuse of a man. I slumped onto the floor, resting my head on my knees and letting out all my frustrations in tears.

"Rox?"

I looked up to see Axel, his eyes were red too. I looked away quickly, thinking that he'd be angry for my actions.

"What do you want?" I muttered through the tears.

"What do you think Roxas? You tell my mom that you wouldn't care if she drowned, and then you ask 'what do I want'. I want answers Rox, why the whole confrontation and hurtful comments?" Axel asked, sitting down next to me.

"Look, everything has just been building up, and the iceberg just tops it all off! I can't cope with this anymore. This journey has been the worst, yet best experience of my life. I met you, but I lost my whole family. I hate this. I hate everything. You're the only thing that's good in my life, but your mum needs you more. I suppose I'm jealous, and I hated the way she spoke about you." I revealed. I had stopped crying now, because I had finally let my feelings out. Axel didn't say anything at first; instead he hugged me and kissed my cheek.

"C'mon. Let's go find your parents. We'll tell them about the ice-berg, and if they don't wanna know, we'll go to the top deck and decide what to do there." Axel whispered; he got up and reached out for my hand. I happily took it and got up too, leading the way to their cabin.

After walking through what felt like a hundred corridors, and a hundred flights of stairs. We finally arrived at my parent's cabin to find their door ajar. We looked inside to be completely shocked.

They had gone.

A/N: I hope you liked it ;D It took me months to just write this chapter, and it's only 1,074 words long! You see, I am terrible at writing when there is a target for me to finish by. Well anyway, carry on reading!

~HereGoesMyReputation