Heyo, Hikari here with the newest chapter. It's still just me, as Riku's busy animating, but he says 'hello'.

Hope you enjoy.

Chapter 8

Riku walked back, carrying Saru, in silence, neither of them caring to speak to one another the entire way home. When they arrived at the house, Riku unlocked the door and swung it wide open. Without a word he immediately tossed Saru off him and on to the floor of the house. He slide slightly across the wooden floor before coming to a slow stop.

"That was not necessary." Saru growled out.

Zexion, who was in the kitchen area this time reading his book, stared at the two before sighing heavily. "Oh great… what happened now?"

"I think it should be necessary," Riku growled back before turning to Zexion. "This idiot not only up and left the area while I went to get my drink, but he also stalked and followed one of the guys we had the problem with yesterday. And on top of that, when I found the two of them, they were both about to start fighting… with magic!"

"Wasn't expecting him to be a magic user," Saruhiko grunted out as he stood up.

"And yet you still were going to go and fight him? Even before knowing this fact?" Zexion asked, sounding clearly displeased with what he just heard.

"I find it quite… entertaining… to aggravate him. Even more so than annoying the hell out of Riku," Saruhiko answered.

Zexion stepped over to Saruhiko, looked at him with heavy disappointment. Reaching forward he grabbed Saruhiko's ear and tugged on it slightly. "Just how old do you think you are!? I know you are the youngest of us, but that does not mean you get to act like a child. You are currently physically nineteen, either try to act that age, or act your real age. Don't act like a snotty, bratty little child."

Saruhiko glared furiously. "Don't f*king touch me! It's not like you honestly care about what I get up to anyways!"

Zexion withdrew his hand and stared long and hard. The frustration in his face faded and it was replaced with a more relaxed and sympathetic look. "You are incorrect about that. I may not show it, but I do care. I especially care when you go and act recklessly."

"Tsk. Then where were you when my life fell apart...where were you all when she died…" Saru whispered put the last part.

Both Riku and Zexion glanced at Saru with confusion. There was an expression on his face that they have never really seen before. It was almost sad, longing in expression. He only stood there, not saying anything else as he lowered his head.

"What?" Zexion asked, being able to hear the last part more than Riku cloud since he was currently right next to Saru. "Who… are you talking about?"

Riku took a step closer, not ready to say anything, but starting to wonder and feel a small bit concerned over what Saru could had said. He didn't know exactly what to say though, as he did not quiet catch the second half of the sentence.

"It's none of your concern," Saru muttered as he turned to leave.

"Now wait one moment," Zexion said as he grabbed onto Saru's arm. "You mentioned something about someone… someone dying, and we're not just going to let you walk away after saying that."

Riku tensed slightly at those words, his memories of Kairi coming back for the moment, and yet he still wondered what Saru meant exactly. He cleared his throat. "Saru… You know, you can tell us. We'll listen."

"Neither of you came when they came for me! When he killed my mother." Saru snarled out. "Zack was the one who saved me, so where were you?"

"You know we didn't really have much choice about that," Riku replied. "Zack never told us when he went to get you."

"Riku's right. Zack did not inform us when he was bringing you here, just as he did before when he brought Riku here. None of us knew about each other until we were brought here," Zexion added as he finally let go of Saru's arm. "Maybe if we had known… but…" Zexion paused for a moment as he pursed his lips. "Who's… 'he'?"

"I… don't know his name...all I know is… he had long silver hair… it's been almost twenty-four years since then..."

"So…" Riku started softly as he took in the information Saru was telling them. He knew from experience about how a subject like this could be touchy, but he wanted to know more. If he could know more… maybe finally after all these years, they could come to a better understanding. "This guy… killed your mother? Was he a hunter?"

Saruhiko looked thoughtful before answering. "I would assume so. There was a group that came, and they were after me. When mother refused to let them harm me… he just… ran her through… no hesitation… no remorse."

Zexion narrowed his eyes. "It was most likely that neo supernatural hunter group then. It would make sense if they tried to go after both of you if they found out your mother was human who had a child with a vampire."

"Can't believe that group is still around," Riku muttered. "I know there are still plenty of people who still don't like supernaturals, but… that group is the only one that is still actively causing most the problems."

Riku thought for a moment more before he added something else. "I'm sorry Saru…"

"I don't need your pity," Saruhiko turned and walked to his room, slamming the door shut as he entered.

Riku and Zexion stood there before they both let out a sigh. Zexion gently brushed away the hair that covered his face only for it to fall back once he let go. "That was… something then."

"I never knew he was keeping something like that to himself. His mother's death… it's most likely is on the same day as his birthday…Can't believe though, he has been keeping that to himself for all these years."

"You're one to talk Riku, you kept your past hidden from us," Zexion said, trying not to sound too rude, but he wanted to still make his point.

Riku sighed heavily as he crossed his arms. "Then should I suspect that you also may be keeping something from us?"

Zexion looked away, only proving Riku's point, but he didn't really care at the moment. "Perhaps. But that… should be for another time. Now at least… when Saru's birthday comes, we should be more considerate towards him."

Riku nodded slowly. "Yeah I know…I think I'm just going to relax for right now…" Riku said before he headed down the hall, off to another part of the house.

Another sigh was let out from Zexion as he sat back down at the table. He glanced at his book for a moment, thinking about reading it again, but now he didn't have the effort. Slowly instead became lost in thoughts and memories from the past.

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