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Traverse Town Flying Dragons	By : trishd83 Category: Kingdom Hearts > Slash/Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 2766 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter List
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Riku and Axel were in with Aqua when the code blue sounded through the hallway. At first Riku didn't think anything of it but when he listened more closely he realized it was for the emergency room. Something told him this was not going to be a good outcome for Aqua's attacker. "I'm going to check that out. I have a bad feeling about this." He said to Axel and Aqua as he jogged out of the room.
Sora saw him head toward the door so as soon as it opened he was moving at his side. "What is it? Do you think its Aqua's attacker?"
"That's what I'm thinking. I sure hope I'm wrong." They turned the corner and Riku cursed.
"Looks like you were right, that's his room." They watched hospital staff scurry back and forth but it didn't look like he was coming back. The line on his monitor never changed from flat. After five minutes of attempting to revive him the doctor called it and declared him dead.
"Fuck." Riku quietly spat, "Come on there's nothing else to see." he put his hand on the small of Sora's back and guided him back to Aqua's room. Axel and Roxas were standing in the hall talking quietly when they got there.
"What's going on?" Axel asked.
"He's dead." Riku said flatly.
"Fuck!"
"Yeah that's what I said."
Sora gave a small smile, "That's exactly what he said. You know you two act as much like brothers as me and Roxas."
Roxas considered that for a moment. "He's right; you guys do act a lot like brothers. Must be why we fell in love with you."
"It's the sex." Axel and Riku said at the same time. Everyone was quiet for a second then they all started laughing.
None of them had noticed when Saix slipped into the empty room just across the hall. He quietly watched and listened for any useful information like the fact that the guy who attacked Aqua was dead. That was definitely interesting and Aqua being brought to a safe house was interesting as well. At least the past four hours he'd spent standing in the dark hadn't been for nothing.
"Hey Red, I have a theory on who may be behind this." They got quiet and waited for him to continue. "I'm not sure this is the place to discuss it though so after Aqua's guard gets here and she's resting comfortably I'd like us to have a little powwow at home." Everyone nodded their understanding.
Home, what does that mean, are they all living together now? Saix thought. He chanced cracking the door open to hear better. Oh isn't that just so cute?Axel was standing behind Roxas with his arms around his waist and his chin resting on his head and Roxas had one arm up with his hand in all those red spikes and his other hand resting on Axel's arm. Riku had Sora tuck against his body and Sora had his arms wrapped tight around Riku's waist. The four of them make me sick with all that lovey-dovey bullshit. He decided he could hear them fine with the door closed.
The doctor and the nurse that would assist her came up to the group. "Is Aqua ready for us?" the doctor asked. That won her points with Riku.
"Let me go talk to her for a minute I'll let her know you're here. Hey Doc, now that he's dead does Aqua really have to do this? She doesn't need evidence for trial now." He asked with one hand on the door.
"She needs the exam to be sure she's not severely injured. There was quite a bit of blood when she came in and we weren't sure where it came from." She explained patiently. She liked this guy a lot; he seemed to care for Aqua as a brother would a sister. He ppeared cruel but his actions completely contradicted that appearance where his loved ones were concerned. So yes, she would answer any of his questions, he didn't waste her time with stupid ones.
"Alright then I'll be right out." He disappeared through the door.
Sora turned to the doctor, "Is she going to be alright Doctor?"
"I won't know for sure until I examine her but I think she will be fine. Physically anyway, I can't say emotionally how she will do."
ooOoo
"Hey beautiful how're you holding up?" Riku asked then gently kissed her cheek.
"Okay I guess, I think I'm still a little numb. I keep thinking that I should be more hysterical than this. Shouldn't I be completely out of my mind or something? Maybe there's something really wrong with me." She answered in a low calm voice.
To Riku it was too calm and he was pretty sure her hysterical would come soon enough. "I think you might still be in shock, or it could just be the amazing talents of me and Red that are keeping you calm." He grinned at her and she chuckled.
"Yeah that must be it. Not too egotistical are you? Though I will admit that you guys being here has helped me a lot, so thank you for that." She squeezed his hand softly.
"I have some news I think you'll like."
"Yeah what's the news?" she asked tentatively.
"The scum bag that attacked you is dead." he didn't add that he was most likely finished off by someone. Or that there was a chance someone had hired him to watch her and that that someone was probably the same one who had him killed when he fucked up. No matter how he looked at it the guy being dead was not a good thing. Now they had no way to find out what his deal was. Riku was pretty sure that was the reason he was killed, someone didn't trust him to be quiet. If that someone had enough power to order a hit like this then Aqua was in a lot more trouble than any of them realized. Whoever this was went beyond Ventus, It looked like Riku had no other choice then to pay a visit to dear old dad. Yeah he wanted to do that as much as he wanted to be castrated.
"Riku, Riku?" he was pulled from his musings at the sound of his name. Aqua looked worried, "Are you okay?"
"Yeah, sorry I was lost in thought for a minute." He gave her a weak smile, "What were you saying?"
"I asked why I need the exam if he's dead. I also asked how he died?" She repeated for him.
He gave her a genuine smile then, "That's my girl, you still have you're edge. That bastard didn't win did he?" She smiled at those words because for the first time since she'd been attacked she'd felt the strength and determination she thought was gone. "I asked the nurse about the exam and she said because you're bleeding they want to make sure there are no internal injuries. To answer your second question, I have no idea how he died I haven't had a chance to find that out yet. Speaking of the exam they're waiting outside to get started. I just have to give them the go ahead."
"Internal injuries from what, he didn't use anything in me but …him." She said the last in a whisper. Riku gently squeezed her hand this time.
"It's over he can't hurt you anymore sweetheart." He sat beside her and pulled her against his body. "He's dead and you're going to a safe house as soon as you're out of here so …"
"No I don't want to be alone," she sighed at how weak that made her sound but she couldn't help it she didn't trust anyone but Riku and Axel. "I sound so pathetic."
"No you don't. You sound like someone that was attacked when you were supposedly under protection. You have every right to have trust issues. I know I would feel the same way. You're being smart." He looked thoughtful for a minute. "I have an idea on how to deal with that but first, the exam. I'll be back when there done." He got up and was gone before she had a chance to question him.
Out in the hall again, "Okay Doc she's ready but I'll warn you she doesn't think it's necessary either so expect to be questioned." He explained.
"Don't worry I'm used to it, I'll handle it." She and the nurse went in and the curtains were closed.
Riku turned to the others first directing his question at Axel. "Would it be okay if Aqua stayed with us for a little while, just until we figure who's behind this shit?" A not so pleasant sound came out of Roxas and Riku noticed Sora stiffen. He turned his attention to the twins then, "I know this is asking a lot from you guys but she doesn't trust anybody but me and Axel and I don't blame her." He looked at Axel, "You have another wing that she can stay in where the boys wouldn't even have to see her right?" he looked hopeful.
"Yes I do." He looked at Roxas and how angry he was, "But I won't allow it if Roxas and Sora don't agree to her moving in, I love her but I love Roxas too and he is who I will spend the rest of my life with. So it's up to them." He looked at the twins, "It's your home now too so you have a say in who stays there."
Roxas sighed, "If it was up to me she could live on the streets for all I care." Riku did not appreciate that comment but he did understand where it was coming from. "But it's not completely up to me," He looked at Sora. "What do you want to do Sora?"
"I'm sorry Roxy but I know they would feel much better if Aqua was in their care." Roxas was about to interrupt and Sora put his hand up to silence him. "It's the right thing to do. I told you it will be a long time before I can forgive her but I know she truly does regret what she allowed to happen. I don't have the energy to stay mad at anybody. She's not going to hurt us so what difference does it make if she's there or not?" Roxas growled low in his throat. Riku and Axel watched as Sora talked Roxas into doing what they all wanted. "Look at it this way, if Aqua is staying with us then Riku and Axel won't be preoccupied with whether or not she's safe." He gave Roxas his best smile and you could literally see his resolve melt away.
Riku whispered to Axel, "Damn his good."
Axel grinned and nodded. "I think you may be in trouble my friend."
Riku smirked, "And I've never looked forward to anything more." Axel shook his head.
Roxas crossed his arms over his chest and frowned. "Fine but I don't like it." Axel and Riku both smiled then and Axel took Roxas into his arms.
"Thank you Love, you're a nicer person than you give yourself credit for." He kissed away his protest.
Riku took Sora into his arms, "Thank you my Sweet, I can't tell you how relieved I am."
"You don't have to tell me. I already know." he kissed him lightly, "You love her and I won't punish you for that."
Just then the doctor came out. "Riku, everything looks good. She's stopped bleeding and her pain has subsided. He didn't do any physical damage to her genitalia or uterus. When Aqua is up to it she can leave, I see no reason to keep her in the hospital."
"That's great news. I know she wants out so you might as well have the paperwork started and I'll give her the news. Thank you Doctor for being so patient when this place is such mad house," Riku gave her one of his really good smiles and she smiled back.
"It's my job to take care of my patient's Mr. Romaji." and with that comment she left.
"Must you flirt with everyone?" Sora teased.
"What do you mean? All I did was smile at her." he responded feigning innocence.
"It the kind of smile, you know all sexy and seductive." Roxas added.
"Exactly." Sora slapped his arm. "For someone who didn't have many relationships you sure know how to temp people well enough."
"I liked flirting. It was the relationships that were too much to deal with. Until I met you I wanted nothing to do with getting tangled up in the emotional shit that came with everyone I dated. But you, you're so sweet and understanding I'm never irritated or frustrated by you. Everything about you is perfect." He kissed him sweetly.
Sora was quiet at that and returned the hug Riku gave him, "Thank you but I'm not perfect Ri and I wish you wouldn't put me on a pedestal like that. Does anyone know where the bathroom is?" he scanned their faces that all looked slightly confused at his response but he couldn't deal with that right now.
"Yeah it's down the hall on the right." Axel answered.
"Thanks, I'll be right back." he kissed Riku quickly and walked away. Riku watched him leave without saying a word he turned to Axel who returned his baffled expression.
ooOoo
Sora threw the door open and locked it then leaned against it for support as he finally allowed the tears he'd been holding back to flow down his cheeks. The pain in his back was so intense he was seeing white spots behind his closed eyes. He pulled out his bottle of pills with hands that refused to be steady and let one fall out into his palm. He stared at it for several moments then added another to it. Again he stared at his palm and the two pills resting in the center, his tears increased and his silent crying turned to sobs. He was losing his battle and he knew it but right now he needed more medication. He'd let the pain get so bad that there was no way one pill would help and two would just barely tap at the edge. He poured out a third pill and popped all three in his mouth then swallowed before he could change his mind. He immediately hated himself for his weakness. Everyone thought he was so strong and so perfect, so sweet, he laughed bitterly at that. "If they only knew how weak I truly am. How I think of ways to hurt everyone who had anything to do with my attack."
He slowly pushed away from the door and shuffled to the sink to inspect the damage his crying had done. "Oh beautiful all blotchy and blood shot, not too obvious, shit." he turned on the water to splash his face when he heard a knock on the door. "Occupied." he announced.
"Let me in Sora." Roxas was on the other side of the door.
"I'll be right out, give me a minute."
"I didn't ask when you would be out. Let me in little Bro, please?"
Sora sighed, Roxas knew something was wrong. Sometimes the damn twin thing was a pain in the ass, he opened the door and went back to the sink. "What do you want Roxas?"
He step inside then closed and locked the door. "I want to see what's going on with my brother. You're struggling with something but I'm not sure what it is."
The pills were beginning to work so he was able to stand up without much pain which was good but three pills made him a little fuzzy so he was slow to respond. "I'm fine my back is hurting though from all the standing around so I needed to take something for it." There that sounded good and he hadn't lied.
Roxas leaned against the door with his arms crossed over his chest. "Uh huh, and you were crying because…?"
"Okay it was hurting a lot."
Roxas could hear the drawl in Sora's voice, and he could see how dilated his eyes were becoming. He wanted to find out how many pills he'd taken but he had to do it without sounding accusatory. "So are you feeling a little better now?"
"Yeah, I broke down and took pain killers so I'm more comfortable." he looked away when he said he'd taken the pain killers and Roxas didn't miss the use of the plural when he mentioned taking some.
He spoke cautiously, "So your pain is less but you're still not good, what's going on Sora? Come on it's me Roxas, remember the one who will love you no matter what. We came from the same womb I can feel you're emotions, let me help."
He was quiet for a long time, Roxas braced himself for an order to back off but instead Sora looked at him totally defeated. "I took three pills, two would have taken enough pain away for me to handle it but I took three anyway. I took them because I'm mad about Aqua but I know that this is best for her and Riku and us for that matter. But I'm still mad that I have to make this decision anyway. I want all this fucking drama to go away, I'm tired of dealing with it."
Roxas new exactly how he felt, he wanted it all to go away too. He crossed the room to his brother and took him into his arms, "I hear ya bro, and I want all of this shit to be over too. The tournament is coming up fast so that will be over soon. With that over hopefully the problem with our psycho freak half brother will end as well. Aqua will be gone shortly after that and then you and I can concentrate on our men and all of us can help you get better. If you can just hang on for a few more weeks most of the drama will be over. Do you think you can do that?"
Sora nodded against his brother's comforting shoulder. "I can, I'm sorry I just needed to break down I guess. I feel better," he frowned, "It could be the pills making me feel better too."
Roxas pulled back from him a little and noticed his eyes were now slightly glazed over. "Uh yeah I'm guessing the pills are helping with that a little." he smirked and shook his head. "You my little brother are sufficiently stoned which I'm not supporting but in a way it is good."
"How is it good?" Sora interrupted.
He shrugged, "Well the fact that you are this stoned on just three pills means you are not as addicted as you thought. You haven't built up much of a tolerance yet so maybe getting off them won't be as difficult as you think it will be. Now let's see if we can get you back to Riku without you walking into any walls and unfortunate staff or patients." he chuckled when Sora gave him a wounded look.
"I'm not that buzzed." his argument was lost the moment he walked into the half opened door. He looked at Roxas who was fighting not to laugh, "Oh shut up," his second attempt was more successful though his dignity had taken quite a hit when he spotted two little girls in the waiting room giggling in his direction.
ooOoo
Axel was admiring Roxy's gorgeous tight little ass while he left to see if Sora was okay. "You know I'm not going to let you go see your dad on your own right?" he glanced in Riku's direction once Roxas stepped into the bathroom. He waited for the argument to begin as he looked in at Aqua who was sleeping peacefully. After hearing she would be leaving she relaxed enough to watch some T.V. and had dozed off. Now no one had the heart to wake her so they had all the paper work but we're letting her nap for a bit since the staff was still getting her rooms ready back at the house anyway.
"I can handle my father Red, there's no reason for you to hold my hand." his voice was deep and carried his hatred for the man with each word.
"I don't want to go to protect you. I want to go because my life has been threatened too."
"You sound like you've already made up your mind that it's him behind this and the shootings." Riku said.
"No, not yet anyway, but I know he has his hand in some part of this crap. I just haven't figured out which of the crap and how far his hand is shoved into it." Axel replied. He turned and rested his hip against the window frame to look at Riku. Who ran his fingers through his hair and blew out a breath in frustration.
"Yeah I'm thinking along those same lines." He let out a bitter laugh, "He's definitely capable of anything. Most men with God complexes are."
"True enough and I'm going with you to question him. He knows me as well as the others and it's high time we had it out anyway. I'm not the scared punk that left their inner circle anymore and I won't be threatened by anyone. I have the power to fight back now and he needs to know that." Riku nodded his understanding as the twins walked up, well Roxas walked up Sora stumbled more than walked up.
"Everything okay?" Riku asked as he relieved Roxas of his charge and took Sora into the circle of his arms.
"Yeah everything's fine but I think you may have a few interesting hours with our little Sora here." He lifted his chin to point in the brunette's direction.
"Why is that?" Riku asked and turned said brunette into his chest as if to protect him. Sora eagerly snuggled against him and wrapped his arms around Riku's waist.
"He let his back get too bad before he took some pain killers and well he may have taken a little too much so now he's definitely feeling no pain, in more ways than one." Roxas gave a small smile.
"You're buzzed my Love?" he asked then kissed the top of his head. Sora nodded without moving from the warmth of Riku's body. Riku looked at Axel, "Do you think you can get Aqua home and settled while I take care of Sora?"
"No problem, though I don't know what you can do besides allow him to sleep it off." He smirked. Of course he knew what he would do with a buzzed Roxas but that was him, Riku was too much of a gentleman to take advantage of Sora's state.
"Yeah probably, but I'd still like to get him home and in bed. At least there he'd be comfortable."
"That's a good can handle getting Aqua situated. You go take care of my brother."
With his face buried in Riku's chest Sora said, "Mmm yes take me home and take care of me Ri please. You do that sooooooo good." Then he giggled.
Axel laughed, "Have fun my friend." He slapped him on the shoulder, "I'm going to let them know we'll be leaving soon then I'll wake Aqua. We'll see you back home in a little while." With that he went to the nurse's station.
"Are you sure you're okay with this Rox?" Riku asked as he gathered Sora in his arms deciding it would be easier to carry him to the car.
"Yeah I'm fine Riku don't worry about it, there's no problem. Sora asked me to be nice so I'll be nice."
Riku's face softened, "Thanks, we'll see you at home."
"Yep, see ya in a bit." Roxas watched them leave then turned his attention to Aqua. Sora was definitely too nice for his own good. No matter how hard he tried he couldn't get past what she'd let happen to his brother. He couldn't see himself ever forgiving her for that. His sweet brother was now struggling with drug addiction thanks to her and the assholes she kept company with. He decided he would let her know in no uncertain terms just how he felt. He looked over at Axel still talking to the nurse and decided now would do. There's no time like the present after all. He pushed his way through the door and walked up to her sleeping form. She had taken a pretty good beating and despite how he felt about her he did agree that no woman deserved to have this happen to them. He remained quiet as he wrestled with his emotions getting his anger to an acceptable level of control before he woke her. He wanted to let her know where she stood with him not scare her, he would never harm her, he just didn't like or trust her. He was just about to take a step toward her to wake her when she spoke making him jump.
"It's a bit unsettling having you stare at me when I'm supposedly sleeping. Is there something you wanted to say to me?" her voice was strong, determined, and a bit defiant. Roxas couldn't help but respect that after what she'd been through.
He cleared his throat, "As a matter of fact, yes there is." he replied in a steady voice that in no way reflected the turmoil in his mind. "I know my brother is working on trying to forgive you for your part in our attack. And I was told you protected me while I was unconscious. I also know that you said you're sorry for everything but that just doesn't make up for what happened. I don't trust you, I don't like you, and I doubt I'll ever forgive you. But I will not be a bastard to you either. Because it would hurt Sora by way of hurting Riku and it would upset Axel since you and he are friends. I want you to understand where I am with this so you're clear, do not mistake my civility for anything other than what it is, which is me loving the others enough to be nice but that's the best I can give you."
She remained quiet as she digested everything he said then she responded with a small nod, "Fair enough, it's more than I deserve and definitely more than I expected from you."
"Good then we understand each other. Your paperwork is ready do you need help getting dressed, should I get a nurse for you?"
"If you could just get the clothes to my bed I think I can dress myself."
"Okay," he got the bag with her clothes in it and placed it on the bed. "I'll let them know you're getting dressed and to get the wheelchair for you." he said as he headed for the door closing the privacy curtain on his way.
"Thank you." she heard Roxas grunt as he left the room. "God I hope this isn't going to be a mistake." she whispered. What was she thinking by agreeing to move into the same house as the two people she helped hurt? She slid off the bed onto her feet and other than having to fight off a bit of nausea and dizziness she was good. She got dressed and sat in the chair while she waited for her paperwork to be released.
Axel came in a few minutes later with a nurse, a wheelchair and a grin. "Where breakin outta here woman let's go."
Aqua smiled at him. "I've been ready for hours! I've been waiting on you."
"Isn't it just like a woman to blame the man. See that's one major reason I'm into men." he smirked.
"Damn shame too." the nurse mumbled quietly.
Axel heard it though and gave her his sexiest grin, "Why thank you Rachel and though I am into guys I can appreciate a beautiful woman when I see one and you I definitely appreciate."
She blushed deep red, "Okay Aqua you are all set. Here are your copies and April here will take you out to the car." She looked at Axel, "Is your car close to the door or do you need to pull it up?"
"It's pretty close I can get it once we're downstairs."
"Okay then, you take care of yourself Aqua."
"Thank you Rachel, I will."
"Well home it is." he looked at Roxas and his smile disappeared. "You sure you're okay with this Love?"
"I'm fine, come on let's get home it's almost dawn and I'm fucking tired." he walked in front of them to the elevator and pushed the button.
Axel caught up to him and whispered in his ear, "We'll talk about this later. I don't believe you're fine."
ooOoo
Terra lay staring at the ceiling while Ven snored softly beside him. He had only slept about two hours. He couldn't stop thinking about what happened to Aqua. They had drifted apart of late but that didn't mean he didn't still care about her. Truth was he had a crush on her for a few years when they were younger so he always had a soft spot where she was concerned. He was still pissed at Ven's "who cares" attitude toward what happened. Giving up on sleep he got out of bed, slipped on some sweats and went out to the kitchen to make coffee.
While he waited for the coffee to brew he decided to call Saix and see if he'd learned anything new. Now he sat at the table with a cup of coffee in his hands trying to figure out what the hell was going on. Someone had killed her attacker. Who would do that? Who would have something to gain from that? No matter which way he looked at it he couldn't see Master Romaji behind the attack. It wasn't his style but killing the guy was, the problem was he couldn't figure out the connection. Why would he care if Aqua was raped? He certainly wouldn't risk killing her attacker just to avenge her. So who and why then? She was staying with Axel so at least he didn't have to worry about her safety for the moment but as soon as Ven heard that they had a safe house set up for her things could get ugly fast. He heard soft footsteps from the next room and immediately schooled his expression and relaxed his body.
"What time did you get up?" Ven slid his hands over Terra's shoulders and down his chest. Terra turned his head and met the blond's lips in a wonderfully soft kiss.
"About an hour ago. I can't sleep thinking about everything that still needs to be done for the two tournaments." Not a complete lie. He had been stressing over that a bit as well.
Ven poured himself a cup of coffee and leaned against the counter. "Can't you recruit the help of anyone else?"
"Not really it's all phone and last minute detail stuff that I won't trust anyone else to do." he shrugged. "I'll get it done, I always do somehow."
"Yes you do don't you." he smirked making Terra grin at the double meaning. "So I got a call from Saix. He said he filled you in on everything already."
"Yeah he did. It doesn't make sense that it was a random attack if the guy was killed." Terra said as he got up to get another cup of coffee.
"I was thinking the same thing but I don't see Xaldin behind this, he wouldn't be careless like that. He would just kill her and be done with it."
"I agree but what if the guy that attacked her was a hired hand to keep an eye on her? That would fit." Terra theorized.
"That does make sense and if that is what happened the tail was probably ordered to keep his distance. If he disobeyed that would be the consequence." Ven added. "If Xaldin did have anything to do with it we'll probably never be told so. He didn't get this powerful by telling his secrets. It's not our problem anyway. Come on let's get ready, we have two tournaments to prepare for before this weekend."
Terra followed him back to the bedroom letting the subject drop for now.
ooOoo
"Hi Jenna, I need you to cancel my appointments for this morning and reschedule this afternoon's meeting for tomorrow." Axel pulled off the towel he had around his hips and slipped under the covers. Roxas, already lying under the covers, enjoyed the momentary view and quickly snuggled up to him when he settled in the bed. "Yeah it was a long night. I won't be available for several hours so tell Mitchell it's up to him to put out any fires today. Yes I'll be in tomorrow, bye Jenna." he hung up and turned the phone to vibrate then pulled Roxas tighter to his body. "So are you going to tell me what's bothering you or continue to ineffectively pretend you're fine?" He lifted the blond's chin forcing him to look at him when he answered.
"It's only ineffective with you. It's nothing." Axel lifted a questioning brow. Roxas sat up, "Fine you really want to know what's wrong? I'll tell you. I don't like her and I don't like that she's under the same roof as me and Sora. I don't trust her Axel." He looked away not wanting to see Axel's disapproval at his behavior.
"Roxy, I don't expect you to like Aqua. No one expects you to like her, especially after what happened, that's why I asked if it was okay with you for her to be here." He turned his face again and pulled him back down to snuggle against him. "No one would fault you for your feelings. They're justified and believe me I am not happy with her for her part in your attack but, I also know what it's like to be in the clutches of Riku's dad and his crew. The only reason I got away was because of Riku. If not for his protection the first year Xaldin would have surely had me killed. I know way too much." He gently ran his fingers up and down Roxy's spine to relax him.
"So why are you safe now? You still know what he was willing to kill you over." Roxas asked as he absently played with Axel's nipple.
"Because I have never said anything and it's been over three years. Not to mention I am as powerful as he is now with the exception of the police force. And I make up for that by having a small army of guards around. Aqua didn't have my money to keep her safe so she was forced to do things she didn't want to do in order to survive, literally. When you're young like we were you think someone like Xaldin is a God. At the age of fourteen my whole life centered around the expectation of me taking over the family business. I was being forced to go to college to prepare for running the family business. I felt like I had no control over my own life so I turned to them in defiance. Aqua had a bad childhood. I don't know the details I just know that some kind of abuse was involved. So she looked to them as a way to control something in her life as well. We were too young and stupid to see Xaldin for who he was, Ventus too for that matter. It wasn't until we got older and saw the shit that was really going on that we finally understood we were essentially Xaldin's puppets. By then it was too late to leave without help." He closed his eyes and hissed as Roxas bit lightly on the nipple that he had already worked into a hard over sensitive nub.
He sucked hard on Axel's nipple then let it pop out of his mouth making Axel blow out a hard shuttering breath. "So you're saying that it really isn't her fault?" Slipping his hand under the blankets he slowly slid his hand down the front of the redhead's naked body.
"No I'm s…saying," Axel's hips bucked as Roxas reached his goal and gripped his quickly growing cock in his hand. "That at the time she didn't consider her options." His hips were now rocking slowly into the loose fist that gripped him. Then he moaned as soft, warm lips made their way down the center of his body and he felt the familiar moist tip of Roxy's tongue dip into his navel and flick at it a few times before moving on down his happy trail. He never stopped his excruciatingly slow strokes. He was suddenly engulfed into the hot wet sheath of his lover's mouth while his hand slid down and cupped his balls. "Ah fuck Roxy." he groaned out and threaded his fingers through those unruly spikes to guide him farther down his shaft.
Roxas pulled off for a moment but continued to stroke him. "I don't want to talk about this right now. But I promise to think about it more. Right now I have more important things to do." he gave Axel a wicked grin as he pulled him deep into his mouth once again.
"No arguments here." Axel arched his back and grabbed the sheets. They both stopped talking.
ooOoo
"So you're telling me that the girl is now living with my son and his friends surrounded by 24 hour guard?"
"Yes sir. They also plan on moving her to a safe house. What do you want me to do?"
"Nothing for now, they won't move her until after the tournament. They're going to want to concentrate on intense training for the next two weeks and won't want the distraction of worrying about her. Just keep an eye on them and watch for any pattern changes for now."
There was something about this guy that gave him the creeps and that was saying something considering some of the scum he'd worked for in his life. "Yes sir. I'll report only if there is a change."
"That's the plan." he hung up.
Yeah the killing part was easy it was dealing with the people who hired him that sucked. Now it seemed he would be stuck here for at least two more weeks. He didn't like the risk factor that created but the guy was paying him a small fortune so he'd just have to be careful. Not to mention the possibility of tapping that son of his. That alone might make the risk worth it. His relief pulled up and he saluted him, he started his car and drove off with images of all the ways he could use that long lean body for his pleasure.
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Demyx watched Zexion attack Riku with a series of punches and kicks with complete abandon. He wasn't holding anything back as he spun and slammed the heel of his foot into Riku's thigh sending him to the mat from the spasm the blow sent through his muscle. Riku rolled and was up again clearly hurting but that wouldn't stop him.
"What the hell Zex? Reel it in a little."
"No God damn it! The tournament is in 11 days, you have to stop holding back or me and Roxy are going to get our asses handed to us. Let me fucking have it so I know what to expect." He threw a front snap kick to Riku's knee but this time Riku saw it coming and grabbed his foot and calf then spun him slamming his face to the mat then straddled him to hold him there.
"You need to calm the fuck down! You're fighting with your emotions and that's going to get you killed. If this was Saix or Ven or Terra they wouldn't have slammed your face to the ground. They would have twisted your foot fast and hard snapping your ankle. This is a no rules fucking competition you have to keep your head straight to have a chance." he pushed up off of him and sat on the mat next to him with his knees up and his arms resting across them. "I can't emphasize enough how important keeping your emotions in check is. If you let your emotions take over I guarantee you will make serious mistakes and in this competition one mistake could cost you your life Zexion."
Zexy rolled to his back still panting a little he laid starring at the ceiling. "How do I keep my emotions in check when I've watched Demy struggle for all these months and one of my best friends struggling with agonizing pain while trying to get off the medication that helps his pain? I see them living with their pain and fight through their rehabilitation because of these bastards. I have more power when I am angry."
"That's true you do have more power when you're angry but if you're throwing wild punches and kicks the power doesn't mean jack shit. You can be angry but focused." Riku explained.
"Then show me how. Help me focus so I have the power and the control to do what is necessary to win." Zexy said as he rolled onto his side and rested his head in his hand.
Demyx listened as they talked and his own anger rose. He wanted all of this to just go away, he was frustrated that he couldn't fight for himself, scared for the only man he'd ever loved, and scared for one of his best friends. He knew Riku and Axel would be okay but he was worried for Roxy and Zexy. They were great fighters technically but he was afraid that their lack of real competition would catch them off guard. That's when it came to him. "Hey Riku, what if they competed in this weekend's tournament? That would at least give them a taste of real competition, maybe give them a feel for live fighting."
Riku turned to Demy and a slow beautiful smile grew on his face. He stood up and walked over to the blond. "Demyx my man you are a genius." Riku grabbed his face in his hands and gave him a full on lip smacking kiss. He pulled away his face beaming as was Demy's. "That is absolutely brilliant!"
By this time Zexion had joined the two. "Why didn't you think of it? Sorry excuse for a trainer you are." he aimed a smile in Riku's direction as he gave Demy a kiss of his own. "You are brilliant Love."
That's when Axel, Roxy, Sora, and Aqua walked into the gym. Roxas did not look happy, Axel's spikes were a little disheveled like he'd run his hands through them multiple times. Sora looked defeated until he saw Riku then he perked up a bit and Aqua just looked very uncomfortable.
Demy turned to the group filing in, "Wow that looks like a fun crowd." he whispered to Zexy who nodded.
"Hey sexy," Riku greeted Sora in his usual way with a sweet kiss and a gentle hug.
"Hey yourself, should I be jealous? I saw the kiss you planted on our sexy Demyx." he had his eyes narrowed but he was smirking. Demy giggled and Zexy snorted.
Riku chuckled, "Nope and when I tell you why I kissed him you may want to give him a big smooch of your own." his grin was bright and sexy as hell. He looked at Roxas, who was still scowling, and Axel who apparently found their exchange entertaining because the corners of his mouth were curved into the beginnings of a grin.
"Well out with it man." Axel urged.
"Demyx here came up with the brilliant idea of having Roxas and Zexion compete in this weekend's sanctioned tournament to get a feel of what being in a tourney feels like."
Axel, Roxas and Sora all looked at Demy together as if their heads were connected to the same string. Their smiles all grew at the same time and they all pounced at the same time. Sora not as rough as the other two of course but he took over Zexy's spot on Demy's lap. They all kissed him, Roxas and Axel on either cheek and Sora gave him a smack on the lips just as Riku had done. Demyx laughed when Riku plucked Sora off his lap and sat him on his own lap next to him.
"You sit on my lap only." Riku pulled him into a hug and kissed him with smiling lips.
"My, aren't we getting possessive." Sora said against Riku's mouth not wanting to stop kissing him.
"Wow I have to come up with good ideas more often Zex look at how many hot guys I was just kissed by." Demyx said still giggling at Riku's reaction.
"Hey watch it mister, I'm the only guy you should want kissing you." Zexy replied as he bent down and gave him a sizzling kiss that wiped out all remnants of the others. He stood back up took one look at Demy's glazed expression and couldn't stop his male cockiness at reducing his guy to a puddle with a kiss. "Okay so now that everyone is done molesting my man let's discuss the tournament and how we're going to compete."
As they all laughed and joked with one another Aqua sat quietly in a chair she had moved against the wall. She noted the light and comfortable way they interacted with each other's boyfriends, no one got mad at the other. All of the joking was done in earnest, all in fun. If people did things like this with the people she called friends someone would always end up in a brawl because no one truly trusted anyone else. She thought that was the way things were. Never had she seen people act like this, it was so obvious how much they all loved each other in one way or another. She had no right to be here interfering in their lives, making things more complicated and even dangerous for all of them. A profound sadness came over her as she realized this is something she would never have in her life. Because of bad choices she'd made as a young girl she would pay dearly as an adult. She would never be able to trust anyone because she could never truly know if they were working for Xaldin or not. She watched them with a smile on her face appreciating what they had together and a tear running down her cheek at the realization that she would never belong.
"Hey Zexy what happened to your cheek, did Demyx get a little rough last night and give you a rug burn?" Roxas teased.
"No it was Riku." Zexy started to say.
Eyes wide, "You had sex with Riku! And you guys are okay with that?" he looked at Sora and Demy faking his shock.
"You're a riot Rox. No he got sloppy so I put him in his place so to speak." Riku smirked.
"More like slammed me." Zexy mumbled.
"And that's when I came up with the idea of the two of them competing this weekend." Demy grinned and puffed out his chest. "Zexy was trying to push Riku into going at him with everything he's got. He didn't want him to hold back cuz he wanted to be ready for the competition. Of course Riku would put him in the hospital if he did that so he wouldn't let loose. That made Zexy mad, he started going ape shit and getting sloppy so Riku knocked some sense into him, literally." Demy ended with a toothy grin.
"Yeah, yeah we all know how good Riku is must we remind me of my short comings?" Zexy grumbled.
"I told you Zex, the only thing you do wrong is let your emotions take over." Riku reiterated.
"He's right Zexy you do have a habit of doing that." Axel interjected.
"Yeah you need to channel your anger like I do. Axel said that's why my kicks and punches are so wicked. He said I do a good job channeling my energy into my moves." Roxas added.
"Okay well will one of you please show me how the hell to do that so I don't get killed next weekend."
"I'll show you my technique while Axel works with Roxas. And Axel I'm going to call Yuffie and see if she can still get us signed up. Well actually I think we should just enter Roxas and Zexion so we can pay attention to what they're doing and coach them." Riku said as he guided Zexy to the small office in the corner of the gym.
"Yeah that's a good idea. Have her enter them only." Axel answered handing Roxas weights to put in his hands as he did his warm ups.
Demyx and Sora sat beside each other and once settled into the routine Demy finally asked. "Why is Aqua here?"
Sora sighed, "Axel didn't want to leave her alone on her first day at the house. She's like a cornered mouse jumping at ever noise. I can't say I blame her really after what happened. But I didn't realize she would be with us constantly when we took her in. I feel bad but that doesn't make the resentment and anger go away. Roxas was livid with Axel for insisting she come with. I think it's the first time they've fought and let me tell you, those two hot heads fighting is not a pretty sight. It was downright frightening actually." he shuddered. "In the end I asked Rox to just calm down and let her come with us. She's not going to hurt any of us." he looked at her. She was sitting with her heels on the edge of the chair, arms wrapped tight around her shins and her chin on her knees. "At least I don't think she will." He said with a hint of uncertainty. He did not trust her yet.
Demy considered all that Sora had said for a moment with his lips pursed. "You know I've known Aqua a long time. We've never been friends really; it's always been more like acquaintances by way of Axel. She was always nice to me. I can remember thinking that she didn't quite fit with the others. I detected a hidden kindness in her that obviously the others don't have. I believe her when she says she's sorry for her part in what happened. Riku said that the final straw for her was when she heard they had attacked me. I think the effort you're making is the right thing to do Sora. She is not a heartless bastard like the rest of them, I'm sure of that," he tapped his chest over his heart, "In here."
"Thanks for that Dems. I was starting to think I was the pushover Roxas is always accusing me of being. He said I'm too kind for my own good. But he doesn't understand, I am still angry I just don't see the point of wearing that on my sleeve." he blushed a little, "I prefer my heart there, it fits better."
Demy smiled and hugged him, "It does fit better there than anger for you. It fits better there for me too. I prefer to think of you and I not as being too kind but simply mean challenged." He giggled and Sora giggled too.
"Thank you for making me feel better, you always manage to do that whenever I really need it. Sometimes even when I don't realize I need it."
"Hey that's what friends are for. What do you say we invite Aqua over here to sit with us?" Demy asked.
Sora sighed, "Okay but don't expect me to have a conversation with her."
"Of course not, would I do that?" He smirked. "Hey Aqua why don't you come over by us?" she shook her head slowly back and forth and shot a quick look at Roxas. Demy followed where her eyes went. "Oh come on his bark is worse than his bite. It's okay just come and sit by us. You're okay with that right Sora?"
"Yeah, it's okay Aqua." Sora mumbled.
"Are you sure Sora, I don't want to force myself on you." she asked quietly.
Sora looked at her, "Yeah I'm sure."
"See I told you it was okay now come on over here by us." Demy gently ordered.
She uncurled herself from the chair and came over. She sat on the other side of Demyx, "Thank you." She said not looking at either guy.
"See now isn't that better than being all alone in the corner?" Demyx asked her cheerfully. To which she shrugged her shoulders.
"I guess."
The three of them sat quietly for a while returning their attention to the training going on. Roxas obviously had not completely gotten over his and Axel's fight because he was currently giving the red head quite a battle. He was forcing him to stay on the defensive moving too fast to allow Axel any time to counter his moves with offensive attacks.
"See that Zexy look at how Rox is going after Axel but every move is controlled. His balance is perfect, he's pissed as hell, that's obvious but he's channeling it all out on his pummeling of our cocky redheaded friend there." Riku smiled and Zexy chuckled.
"Fuck you Slick, I could take him down if I really went all out." he griped then barely dodged a kick to his head. "Hey, now you're getting dangerous. Calm the fuck down Roxy." Axel glared at him then was forced back by yet another side kick, this one aimed at his jaw. Roxas said nothing, he merely returned Axel's glare and kept up his relentless attack with kicks and punches. Axel now pissed off as well began returning the attack he countered on a few moves throwing Roxy's rhythm off a bit but for someone with Axel's skill it was enough. He took advantage of the missed step and snapped off a fast kick to the back of the blond's knee making him go down hard but rather than stay down as Axel had predicted Roxy rolled and got right back up, Before Axel had time to register what Roxy did the blond spun and landed a hard back heel kick into Axel thigh.
Demyx laughed, it was the exact move that Zexy had used on Riku that sent him to the mat but with the controlled moves of Roxy Axel went down and stayed there as his thigh muscle seized up on him.
"Ah fuck me!" Axel yelled as he started rubbing his thigh attempting to get rid of the cramp. Roxas stood over him with a very satisfied look on his face. Axel looked up at him. "Is it out of you system now?"
He considered Axel's question for a moment, "Yeah I think it is. I feel much better now." he grinned down at Axel enjoying the moment. But he couldn't watch him writhe in pain like that so with a sigh he knelt down beside him. "Here let me do that, lie back and bend your leg." Axel did what he was told and let Roxy work the cramp out of his thigh. Axel moaned as the pain slowly diminished under the work of Roxy's skillful hands.
"Aw see their all better now." Demyx whispered to Sora.
"Yeah I think you're right." Sora responded.
"Axel is really in love with him." Aqua whispered but both guys heard her.
"Yeah we all think so too." Demyx agreed.
"No I mean this is different than I've ever seen him. Demy you have to know what I'm talking about." She said and looked over at him.
"Yeah I know the old Axel would never let something like this fly. But with Roxy he's a completely different person. His patience has no limit when it comes to that sexy little blond over there." Demyx was saying as he heard Riku ask Zexy if he was ready to try again.
"Yeah I'm ready let's go," Zexy answered and stood and for the next hour Zexion proved just how ready he had been. Sometime in the middle of the Zexy power hour Yuffie had called back and told them she was able to get them registered under her school. So it was set, in four days Zexion and Roxas would compete in their first tournament to prepare for the tournament of their life.
ooOoo
Terra logged onto the tournament registration web site and saw he had four last minute registration. He clicked on the database to see if it was anyone that would be competition to his students. When he called up the names he couldn't believe the names of two of the competitors. "Well I'll be damned." His smile was slow forming and wicked when he looked over at Ven.
Ven smiled back, "What's up?"
"We just got an early Christmas present. Zexion and Roxas registered for this weekend's tournament." He answered.
"What's the advantage to that? This weekend's tournament will have officials there?"
"Yes but we will be able to see how far they've come. I haven't had time to check their progress for three weeks. A lot could have changed in that time. Besides training is not the same as competing so it will be interesting to see how they perform in a real tournament."
"Yeah I guess you're right. Though I don't see how they can possibly give any of us trouble. They've only been training for a few months. There's no way they can be at our level yet." Ventus said with his usual cocky attitude.
"Don't under estimate them Ven, they are exceptionally good." Terra warned.
"Yeah, yeah whatever. Are you almost done? I want to get home I feel the need to have you dominate me tonight. I'm in the mood for some bondage." He smirked.
Terra stilled in his chair for about three seconds, got up grabbed his keys then grabbed Ven. "I'm done, let's go." His grin disappeared instantly when he opened the door and almost ran into a huge bulk of a man standing outside the door.
His deep voice rumbled as he spoke. "You're not leaving just yet. We need to talk, there are things that need to be addressed and dealt with." He pushed his way passed them and waited for them come farther into the room after Terra closed and locked the door.
The two exchanged looks as they leaned against their respective desks. None of them sat on the couches where they would have a more difficult time reacting fast if the need arose.
"What do we need to talk about?" Ven asked. Terra shifted nervously as they waited for the man's response.
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AN: There you have it, Chapter fifteen. Let me know what you think so far.
As always all reviews and votes are very much appreciated. ^_^
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