Another Side, Another Story

Starry's Corner: I know, I know. Don't even say it! I suck! I haven't updated since January. Somewhere along the way I started to fail massively. Well, my desktop started to fail...then, my laptop. By the time I got those fixed, the wireless connection started to fail. Basically, it was one huge cluster fuck. But, luckily, my brother in law decided to pity me and get the cable turned back on. So good to be home. So, as you can tell, for awhile there I seriously had my doubts about whether or not this chapter would get finished. But, here it is! All finished! So show some love and leave a review!

Previously...

Sora just shook his head, pushing himself away from the railing, turning towards the lab, "Are you ready to fight Xemnas?" Sora asked, looking over his shoulder at his best friend, his lips curled into a smirk.

Riku could only sigh heavily, shaking his head slowly, "More ready than you are." He replied shortly, but returned Sora's smirk with one of his own, "Let's go get the others and go take care of the Organization once and for all."

Part III

He hadn't liked The World That Never Was the first time he was here and Riku would be damned if he'd like it now. It was cold. It was dark. And, it was lonely. It was like being back in the darkness all over again and Riku hated every minute he was there. And, killing all of these Shadows and NeoShadows got really tiring and repetitive after awhile. Even though Sora's butt flexed rather nicely when he swung his Keyblade over his shoulder to destroy one of those little annoying monsters.

"Riku?! A little help!"

The sound of Sora's voice snapped the silveret from his less than innocent thoughts. His aquamarine eyes widened, taking in the square that was swamped with Heartless. Then his eyes turned to the Duck, the Dog, and his best friend working restlessly to defeat the wave of Shadows. He flushed in shame before muttering an apology, immediately summoning the Way to the Dawn to his hand.

The horde of Heartless was dispatched quickly and with little effort. It was the sheer numbers that had given the group so much initial trouble. They pressed on, destroying any and every Heartless they came across. And, soon, the came to a place Riku remembered quite well. Memory's Skyscraper. The place where he had met Roxas. Sora's nobody. The place where he met and fought the blond. Only to lose. He remembered it well, if only because of Sora's embarrassingly vocal dreams about the blond haired nobody. He wasn't still bitter over his loss to the emotional blond. Oh no. He was over that.

The sixteen year old frowned deeply as jealously bloomed in his chest at the thought of those dreams. But, he pushed the feeling away. There was no reason to feel jealous. Especially over Roxas. Who was Sora's nobody. Just another part of Sora. The dream just had to have been some horrible coincidence. After all, what teenage boy could control those types of dreams and the hormones behind them? Because...there was no way Sora could have those type of feelings about someone who was technically apart of his own being. Someone who wasn't really suppose to exist in the first place.

So, Riku still held onto to the small hope that maybe, just maybe Sora returned his own feelings. And, maybe one day Riku would find the courage to confess to the little brunet. But, that day wasn't today. Far from it as a matter of fact. He had bigger things to worry about than his feelings for a certain chocolate haired keyblader and whether or not those feelings were returned.

Suddenly, he was yet again snapped from his thoughts by a loud...a really loud, absolutely ear splitting squawking sound that he immediately identified as Donald; the King's magician. He looked up and found that himself, Goofy, and the loudly squawking Donald were being blocked by two Samurai type nobodies. He felt a moments annoyance and the Way to the Dawn appeared in his hand again...

...then he noticed that Sora was missing.

"Where's Sora?!"

xxx

"Where am I...?" Sora asked, his eyes flitting around in the darkness until they landed on the stain-glass like floor he stood upon. He frowned upon seeing the likeness of himself and his most dearest friends, "What's going on?" He asked, his frown deepening upon hearing nothing but his own echo as an answer.

He vaguely remembered a dream, that he must've had ages ago, that seemed a little something like this. But, it felt different, somehow. It was almost the same, but wasn't exactly how he remembered it. Something was...off somehow.

"It's our heart, can't you feel it?"

The brunet's eyes immediately sought out the owner of the voice he recognized immediately, "Roxas?" He questioned, seeing the blond haired nobody dressed in his organization robes right before him.

"Don't sound so surprised." The blond scolded gently, smiling slightly as he approached the other half of his heart, "It's just something I figured out."

Sora blinked. Confused. As he often was when he was with Roxas, "Is this a dream...?" He asked, frowning in thought, "Did you make me fall asleep again?" He added, frowning as he looked at the other with his eyes narrowing in gentle accusation.

The ex-Organization member chuckled softly at his somebody's confusion, "No, it isn't a dream this time. It's real." He explained, at least, he explained it the best he could. He himself wasn't fully sure how he had come up with the idea to bring Sora into his own heart. The place where Roxas resided inside of Sora. But, somehow it worked.

"How?"

Roxas shook his head, reaching out to touch the teen's cheek, relishing in the smooth feel of the other's skin against his finger tips, "I dunno." He replied softly, stepping closer to the brunet, so near that their bodies were nearly flush against one another.

"What do you mean you don't know?" Sora asked, his ocean blue eyes narrowed even as he leaned into the blond's touch. His heart already fluttering against his chest at the nobody's closeness, "What about my friends...if I'm here..." His voice drifted off. But, he didn't need to finish the thought. Roxas knew.

"Don't worry about your friends." Roxas commanded quickly, his thumb brushing along the brunet's cheek bone. He didn't want the brunet's thoughts to stray to his friends while they were together. Not when he finally had Sora. He wanted the brunet's thoughts to rest solely on him. In this place...Sora's heart...they both were real.

As real as Sora was. As Riku was. As Donald, Goofy and the King were.

Roxas was going to take advantage of this moment in time. And, he wouldn't let Sora's friends ruin it. His nobodies would take care of the rest of Sora's party, at least until Sora returned.

xxx

"He just disappeared!"

Riku looked disbelievingly at the duck, "People just don't disappear." He pointed out, rather rudely. The nobodies didn't seem hostel...at least not until Riku tried to push past them. Then they attacked. Of course, they could easily be defeated by Riku. But, every time he destroyed the two...two more appeared. After awhile, Riku just gave up and instead turned his attentions to figuring out just where in the hell his best friend had gotten off to.

"Sora does." Goofy pointed out as though Sora randomly disappearing into thin air was a common occurrence. And, maybe it was...for them. But, Riku knew that Sora just randomly didn't disappear. There was something funny going on here. And, Riku didn't like it one bit.

This whole Keyblader business was tricky as Riku was quickly finding out.

"Where did he go then?" Riku demanded, glaring at the two who had no answer to that particular question. The silveret growled under his breath, summoning his weapon to his hand before he took his anger and frustration out on the nearby nobodies...which were strikingly familiar to him. He just couldn't put his finger on what it was exactly.

xxx

"They can take care of themselves." Roxas said, looking meaningfully into blue eyes that were so much like his own, and yet, so different. They were missing that emptiness that Roxas had always felt when he had his own body and when he was apart of the Organization. That same emptiness hadn't bothered him since he had been merged with Sora.

The brunet sighed heavily, "They're my friends, I can't just abandon them in the middle of The World That Never Was." He insisted as he glared at his other...who, just didn't seem to get it.

Roxas shook his head, "You're not abandoning them." He pointed out, "You'll be returned to them. Just consider this a temporary kidnapping." He said lightly, leaning over to the other, his lips barely grazing the brunet's.

Sora's body reacted, following Roxas' retreating lips, even though he didn't want it too. But, he had noticed his body seemed to grow it's own conscience during times like these. When Roxas wanted something and Sora wanted something completely different. Sora wanted to be with his friends and Roxas wanted him. And, he knew he wouldn't be leaving until Roxas had had him.

And, he also knew that since he didn't want it, his body shouldn't be reacting to Roxas' light and teasing touches. He was so easily seduced by his other. So easily. He so willingly fell into Roxas' arms. Even the first time. When he was so frightened and so confused. Roxas opened his arms and he fell into them. And, into a momentary bliss that he didn't even know existed.

Idly he wondered why, exactly, Roxas sparked such feelings inside of him and if...he could obtain the same feeling of completion that he had always seemed to feel with Roxas with...someone else. But, that thought was fleeting. Gone as quickly as it had come.

Sighing heavily, he gave in. Just like he knew he would. Just like Roxas knew he would. "This had better be a short temporary kidnapping..." Sora said, his eyes narrowed, silently demanding to be understood. His heart danced at the grin he received in turned.

"But, not too short..." The blond pointed out, his lips catching Sora's before any more protests could be made.

xxx

"Maybe we should get the King...?" Goofy offered as a suggestion. The trio at a lost over what to do about Sora's sudden disappearance and how to make the brunet reappear.

Riku had entertained that very same idea, but the King had continued on ahead. Looking for someone whom he didn't want to reveal. Though, Riku had a pretty good idea of who it was, "It wouldn't do any good." The silveret said, shaking his head, "The King's looking for someone himself."

Donald sighed heavily, still angry, Riku could tell, "Maybe he'll come back....?" Was the Duck's nasally response.

"I hope so..." Riku answered, turning his hard aquamarine gaze onto the two nobodies that held them back.

xxx

Hasty hands pulled at his clothes, desperate to feel the skin underneath and Roxas could only grin in amusement as his own hands wrapped around the wrists of Sora's, "Slow down." He said softly, his blue eyes boring into Sora's own. He wanted to savor this moment, not rush it.

Roxas watched in amusement, with the front of his black leather Organization robes grasped tightly in his somebody's hands, as the brunet lifted his head. Looking up at him with those same innocent eyes that made his heart beat quicken. The brunet's hands stilled, still grasping the robes, but no longer trying to tug them open.

The blond gave him a small smile before leaning down, capturing Sora's lips in another slow, but heated kiss. And, once he was certain the brunet wouldn't try to speed things up again, his hands fell away from his other. But, not before he gently squeezed the wrists he held in his hands. His hands now took up residence on the lithe brunet's hips, squeezing them gently as his tongue brushed across the seam of Sora's closed lips, silently begging for entrance.

And, slowly those fisted hands that grasped his front slackened and flattened against his chest before sliding up to his shoulders, then finally around his neck. Then, the mouth he was trying so desperately to coast open finally parted, allowing his tongue to pass into the warmth within. He relished the kiss, getting to know every little spot all over again that set his little lover off.

The blond nobody grinned against Sora's lips upon feeling the soft whimper that was lost to their kiss. No matter how many times Sora had denied him, he always came to him in the end. And, enjoyed every moment of their time together. As Sora's fingers played with the soft strands of his hair at the back of his neck, Roxas' arms curled around the teen's waist, pulling him closer.

Roxas could hardly hide the shiver that raced down his spine when he felt Sora's tongue brush against his own. Even though, Sora had been a willing participate for quite awhile now, the bold actions still served to turn the ex Organization member on. As he allowed the little brunet to dominate the kiss, his hands slid down the other's back, finally resting on his plump backside, where he couldn't help but to squeeze.

His otherwise occupied lips quirked into the grin at the surprised gasp and momentary lapse in the kiss from the none to innocent action. A flush of lust ran through his veins as he pushed their hips together, feeling his lover's arousal press against his own. He reminded himself that he was going slowly this time. That carnal pleasures would have to be held off until he had set his little lover off in every way that he knew.

But, he found his resistance waning as Sora's hips grinded so deliciously into his own. The heat thrumming so pleasantly in his veins, just begging him to give into his lover. To lay him against the floor and take him like his body yearned for.

But, no.

He wouldn't give in. Not yet, at least. There was just so much he wanted...no, needed to do to Sora before their time ended. So many things he wanted to show him, say to him, get him to feel for him. He couldn't give into his desires when Sora's were more important.

"Please..." Sora murmured hotly after breaking the kiss, just a millimeter of space between the two's lips as he spoke, "Roxas." His voice was heavy. Heavy with lust. Lust for him. The thought alone was enough to make Roxas lean forward and attempt to close the minuscule distance between, but Sora turned his head at the last moment. Roxas' lips, instead, landed on his jaw.

"Please don't tease me." The brunet murmured. His voice so soft. So pleading. Roxas very nearly gave into Sora's gentle plea, but his lips continued on. Moving from the smooth skin of his jaw to his brunet's neck. Nipping, kissing, and caressing the flesh with his mouth as the boy started to pant heavily.

xxx

No! No! No! His mind screamed at him as his body encouraged him on. His hands grasping the blond's shoulders as he tilted his head back. This wasn't what he wanted. He didn't want it slow. He wanted it now. But, that logic seemed to escape Roxas.

A shuddering gasp left Sora's lips as he felt the teeth of his lover sink down into his skin before his tongue laved over the spot to sooth the stinging hurt. "Damnit, Roxas." He murmured, his hands fisting on the dark organization cloak, "We can go slow another time!" He was instant, his voice wavering only slightly in his lust, though despite his words, his arms pulled the blond closer.

"No, we'll go slow now."

Sora groaned. Whether it was from Roxas' defiance or the blond pressing his hips against his own, Sora wasn't even sure. But, he knew one thing for sure. He couldn't go on with this. This pace wasn't working with him. The little brunet had to summon every ounce of resistance that rested with in his body and then he pushed the blond away from him.

Panting heavily, his ocean blue eyes narrowed dangerously, "No." He said softly, his hands unfastening the blond's robe as he spoke, "I don't have time to go slow." He explained, glancing up at the blond, "I want it now."

The Keyblade Master snorted at the look of surprise that passed over the blond's features, but Roxas didn't make any moves to stop him. Even as he undid Roxas' pants, then his own, slipping them both down a workable distance before he straddled his nobody's hips.

"It'll hurt." Roxas warned softly, his hands resting at his lover's hips as the brunet positioned himself over his erection, "This isn't like your dreams. You'll feel the pain and it'll linger when you return."

Sora gave a heavy sigh, having the nerve to roll his eyes as he took Roxas' hand into his own, sitting up on his knees as he looked down at the other, "Well, then, fix it!" He demanded as he pressed Roxas' fingers against his entrance, hardly able to hold back the shudder that rushed through his body at the action.

Roxas' eyes lingered on his lover before he pushed his fingers against the puckered muscle, repeatedly rubbing his fingers over his entrance to loosen and relax it so the penetration wouldn't hurt Sora as badly. He hated to cause Sora any amount of pain, he had hoped to take it slow, to work Sora up to it, but it looked as though he wasn't going to get to do that. So, Sora would have to suffer through it.

A surprised and slightly pained gasp left his swollen lips at the intrusion. And, the brunet couldn't remember a single time where the first finger made him feel so uncomfortable. He looked down at his lover, his eyes showing his confusion.

The blond sighed softly, pushing his finger deeper still, "I told you it'd hurt. Just because we've had sex before, doesn't mean it carries over to the real world, Sora. You're still a virgin. It'll hurt. I'm sorry." He explained softly, "All the times before were just dreams. Wonderful, wonderful dreams. But, dreams aren't real. You know that."

A whimper left his lips when the second finger was pressed in with the first, and, Sora wanted to stop. It was too painful. Too much. It was suppose to feel good. Not like this. Never like this. "Roxas..." He whimpered out, his hips pulling away from the fingers as they pushed into him, "Roxas...please...oh!" Then suddenly, the pain was overshadowed.

The blond smirked, his fingers pressing against that spot again and again, knowing it eased Sora's pain, knowing it'd drive his lover crazy, "Again, Roxas, again!" And, the said nobody could only comply with the brunet's wishes. Hitting it again and again until Sora was nearly sobbing in pleasure.

"P-please Roxas!" Sora cried out, his body shivering in his pleasure as he clutched the front of the robes Roxas still wore, "Roxas, please!" He sighed disappointedly when the fingers slid out of his body, his heart hammering against his chest as he felt the head of Roxas' erection against his hole. It was bigger than the fingers, and he knew it would hurt.

But, that didn't stop him from pushing himself down against it, gritting his teeth in pain as it breached the first ring of muscle, burning painfully as it continued sliding inside of him, "Roxas, please, make it feel good." He begged, his eyes half lidded as he panted softly, "Make it feel good."

xxx

Roxas' hands were gripping his lover's sides again as he gazed at his pain filled face. He knew that it always hurt at first, but the hurt was worth it. Sora knew that, even if he didn't experience pain like this every other time they had been together. He gripped his hips before angling the brunet just so, then he slid the rest of the way in.

A moan left his little lover's lips and he knew just where the head of his cock rested, right against the brunet's prostate. He gave Sora a moment. To adjust and relax again. He allowed Sora's body to get used to being inside of him before he pulled himself out and thrust back up into Sora. He continued to repeat the action, and he could tell by the sounds that left his lover's lips that Sora was now enjoying it.

Then, the brunet started to move for himself, letting Roxas' hands guide him as he raised and fell over Roxas' erection; controlling the pace and strength of the thrusts. He knew he wouldn't last long. And, he knew that Sora wouldn't either.

The pace was harsh and erratic when Sora threw his head back, moaning out Roxas' name loudly as his seed splattered across the nobody's chest. And, Roxas just drank in the sight before trusting into his lover one last time, emptying himself inside of his lover with a soft groan.

Panting heavily, Sora fell against Roxas' chest, his eyes half lidded as he rested for a moment. A smile touching his lips when he felt Roxas' arms embrace him, "Just a few more minutes...." He murmured softly, "Just a few more."

xxx

Riku sighed heavily in frustration, The Way to the Dawn handing limply in his hand as his aquamarine gaze burned through the nobodies that stood guard. Where is Sora...? The question had danced around his mind ever since the little brunet had disappear into thin air. Where was Sora and why wouldn't these damn nobodies let him pass!

The trio was trapped in a gridlock. All the really could do was wait until Sora reappeared. If he ever did. And, as time slowly ticked by, that outcome was looking dimmer and dimmer. Then, just as panic was starting to set in Riku's heart anew the little square in front of Memory's Skyscraper was filled with a blinding white light.

"Oh, what now!" Donald squawked, shielding his eyes, his webbed feet beating against the ground in obvious frustration, "Don't you go disappearing on us Riku!"

The silveret would've chuckled at that, if he wasn't busy protecting himself from going blind. Slowly the light receded, and Riku looked up and around, "Everyone alright?" He asked, sighing in relief when he saw that Donald nor Goofy...or even himself hadn't disappeared.

"Look!" Goofy yelled out, "It's Sora!"

And, sure enough, standing in the middle of the square was the missing Keyblader; looking bewildered and confused, as though, he didn't exactly know why he was here or how he had gotten here, "Wha..."

"Sora!" Riku called, unable to keep the relieved smile off of his face when the brunet spun around at his beckoning. The silveret quickly took care of the nobodies that still stood guard, and this time, no new ones came back to replace them.

Donald and Goofy were the ones to run over to Sora first, unable to keep their emotions in check like Riku had too. He was happy to see Sora. And, so God damned relieved to see that he was safe and sound. He just wanted to run over to him and throw his arms around the younger brunet. He wanted to throw his arms around him and press their lips together. But, he wouldn't. He couldn't.

Riku just stood back. He stood back and watched as Sora's lips curved into a pleased grin, his arms opening to embrace his two friends as they embraced him. Then, after a moment, Sora's head lifted and his crystal blue eyes caught his own and Riku felt his heartbeat accelerate just slightly, "Are you okay?" He asked, finally walking over to his best friend., throwing an arm over the brunet's shoulder (once Goofy and Donald had pulled away) and pulling him to his chest.

"Just fine." Sora answered, his voice slightly muffled as Riku felt the younger's arms wrap around his waist.

"What happened?" Riku asked as he pushed the boy away from his, though his hands remained on his shoulders. And he watched as his friend's face drained of color, leaving behind reddened cheeks. The elder blinked, frowning in confusion, "Sora?" He prompted the other.

The said brunet just shook his head. Almost violently before he stepped out of Riku's grasp, "N-nothing much..." He said, refusing to meet Riku's questioning stare, "J-just...Roxas..." He ran a hand through his wild spikes, "I met with Roxas again." His cheeks grew redder and he shook his head.

Before anyone could question his odd behavior, he brightened up, "Hey, what are we doing standing around!" He said, "Don't we have an Organization to destroy?"

Riku watched his friend for a long moment. He was hiding something. Riku could tell. And, whatever it was, it had something to do with Roxas. Flushing slightly himself, Riku tried to ignore the unnecessary flare of jealously that flooded his veins.

He had to remind himself as he followed the trio, there was no reason to get jealous. Least of all over Roxas. He was a nobody. A part of Sora. There was no way Sora could love or even want a being that was apart of his own heart.

xxxxXxxxx

The fight had been difficult. Maybe even the most difficult he had ever been in-no...no, fighting Riku had been the most difficult battle he had ever been in. Even with Riku's help it had been unimaginably hard to defeat the leader of Organization XIII. But, somehow, they had managed to destroy Xemnas. And, for the moment, the worlds were safe again.

Their journey had finally come to a close. Or so they thought. This beach wasn't the Destiny Islands. But, right now, Sora couldn't bring himself to care. It was over. That was what mattered. It was over and he had Riku back. Even though Riku was being a pain in Sora's backside.

"Look, Riku, just take the potion." The younger of the two insisted, his face crunched in a scowl as he held his last potion out for his friend.

But, the silveret refused once again, "It's your last one, Sora. I'm not taking it." Riku insisted, glancing at the brunet, "So, you can stop scowling like that. Because, it won't make me change my mind."

Sora huffed, leaning back against the log, his arms crossed over his chest, "But, you're hurt, Riku!" He said softly, biting his bottom lip for a moment before he continued, "I'm fine! You need this potion more than I do." And, it was because of Riku that he was perfectly fine.

Riku heaved a great sigh and didn't say anything right away. He looked over to the brunet, "Look, Sora..." He started, his voice soft and alluring, "I'll take the potion, if you do something for me first."

The brunet looked over at his friend, frowning in confusion, "What?" Sora asked, "You know I'll do anything for you; potion or not." Though, he really didn't mean that last part because Riku would take that potion even if Sora had to forcefully shove it down his throat.

But, the younger teen was met with a silence, in which his best friends cheeks flushed. And, Riku, well he didn't blush. "What is it?" Sora asked, his lips still turned down in a frown, confusion still written across his features, "Riku?"

Then, Riku's aquamarine eyes locked with his own and for some reason, the younger brunet felt his own face flush, "Kiss me, Sora." The elder teen demanded softly and Sora's mouth fell open at the request.

Hell no!

Sora ignored Roxas, "W-what?" He asked his best friend. Out of all of the things he had expected Riku to ask of him, that certainly wasn't on the list, "You want me to....what?" He could hardly believe what his friend had asked him, had requested of him.

But, he didn't receive an answer, at least not in the form he had expected. One moment he was staring at Riku, completely shocked. Then, the next second, Riku's lips were firmly pressed against his own. His eyes widened, but after a moment they softened and he pressed his lips back against the elder's.

After all, it was just a kiss. Right?

xxx

Riku could hardly believe it! He had expected Sora to push him away, not kiss him back! But, he was never one to question his good luck. He brought a hand up, cupping the little brunet's cheek in his palm as he swiped his tongue over the seam of Sora's lips, needing to taste the younger teenager.

And, Sora responded so well! As though he wanted this as much as Riku always had. He opened his mouth easily, allowing his tongue to pass through and Riku took advantage of the situation. And, Sora responded. He took everything and gave back. It had Riku's heart beating madly against his chest.

As they kissed, Sora pressed his hands against the silveret's chest. And, at first, Riku thought nothing of it. Then, the pressing got a little more forceful until Sora had finally pushed Riku off of him, "What in the fuck do you think you're doing to him?!" The little brunet snapped harshly.

Now, Riku noticed three things very quickly. One; Never once had Riku heard his best friend cuss. Two; There was no reason for Sora to refer to himself as him. Third; Those eyes-that were glaring at him in pure hatred-were not Sora's.

A grim smile came over Riku's features as he back away, leaning back in the sand, propping himself up on his hands, "...Roxas." He said, sighing softly, "Don't you know it's rude to interrupt two people when they're in the middle of something?"

Roxas' face darkened and for a moment, Riku thought he was about to be attacked. But, luckily, the nobody didn't budge. Because, Riku would really feel bad if he had to kick Roxas'-and indirectly, Sora's-ass. "Don't touch Sora again!" Roxas all but hissed, glaring at the silveret.

Riku snorted in answer, "He seemed to want me to touch him before you took over." He pointed out, smirking slightly at the flicker of hurt that passed over Sora's other's features. He felt an inner sense of victory over that look, "What's the matter, Roxas? Afraid of a little competition?"

The brunet, taken over by his nobody, snorted, "What competition?" Roxas asked, a smirk taking up residence on his face as well, "Sora's already mine. As he will always be." He said, sitting up a little straighter, "You can't win something you don't have, Riku."

"What makes you so sure you have his heart?" Riku asked, his eyes narrowing dangerously, "He seemed pretty damned responsive when I was kissing him." His lips curved into an evil little smile, "Hell, if you hadn't intervened, it might not have stopped at just kissing..."

Roxas' teeth clenched together and Riku sensed another small victory one over the other, "You keep your filthy hands off of him, you bastard!" He hissed. But, before either boy could say another word, Roxas' eyes suddenly dimmed.

And, Riku grinned, "That's right, Sora, take back what's yours..." He murmured as he watched his friend return to him from Roxas' hold.

xxx

Sora fought for control over his body, more than a little pissed over the fact Roxas had taken over during such a private moment. A private moment that Sora was still more than a little confused about. And, he had every intention of questioning Riku about it as soon as he was back in control.

Slowly, he won out over his nobody and as they passed in the darkness, Sora gave Roxas an icy glare. Then, he felt his senses returning and then, he was looking at his best friend, "R-riku..." He said in a groggy voice, as though he had awoken from a deep sleep, "What happened."

His elder best friend could only smile a devious little smile, "Nothing, Sora...Nothing at all..."

Sora didn't question the silveret any further on what had happened when Roxas had control over his body, however, he did ask something else. "Out of all the things you could've asked for...why'd you ask to kiss me?"

But, before Riku could answer (though, it really didn't look like he would), a bright light blinded the pair and then, when the light cleared a door was there. The silveret smiled and stood, "C'mon, Sora, let's go home." He said, holding out his hand for the younger teen to take.

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It was hard adjusting. Even with everyone so glad to have him back. After traveling from world to world and saving lives along the way; there was just no easy way to get back into the swing of a normal fifteen year old's life. It had been a month since Sora had found his way back to the Destiny Islands with Riku by his side and things had yet to return to normal. Actually, somewhere along the way, things took a detour on the way to 'normal'. A completely new direction, in which Riku ardently avoided Sora.

It was confusing and hurtful. Sora had concluded that much in the past month. It was so bad, that Kairi had even noticed Riku's persistent avoidance. But, Sora had had enough. He had questions and damnit he wanted answers. And, to get those answers he would have to get Riku to talk to him. Hell, he'd have to get the elder to stand being alone with him for longer than thirty seconds before turning tail and running. But, Sora was determined. And, a determined Sora was a fearsome thing to behold.

Riku, didn't stand a chance.

Well, suddenly he did. Because, while on his way to play island, Kairi seemed to have an agenda of her own concerning Sora. Where this had come from, well, Sora had no clue. But, if he had paid just a little more attention to his best female friend instead of plotting up ways to catch his best male friend alone and unaware, he would've noticed that her feelings had gone from friendship...to love.

The girl stood on the docks, effectively blocking Sora's path. And, Sora was a little bit impatient, "What do you need, Kairi?" The brunet asked, chewing on his bottom lip, "There's something I really need to do!" And, that was get to Paopu Island before Riku caught sight of him; which, he hadn't done yet.

"Well, there's something I really need to do too!" Kairi replied, frowning ever so slightly as her cheeks flushed pink. But, Sora took no notice to the girl's appearance, no, he was trying to find a way around her that wouldn't involve his school uniform getting any wetter than it already was, "Did you hear me, Sora?!"

The said brunet started, his eyes going back to the girl and he panicked, because she looked pissed. "Um...no?" Sora answered timidly after a moment, taking a step back just in case Kairi chose to go after him. Because, the girl had a killer right hook.

The girl groaned, or maybe she growled. Whatever it was, Sora didn't like it and he was tempted to run. Fast. But, before the flight reaction kicked in, the girl started talking, "I was trying to tell you how much I like you..." Her voice drifted off and Sora heard a soft chuckling in his mind.

The girl kept talking and talking, finally Sora interrupted her, "Wait...Kairi..." He said, holding up his hand to get the girl to stop rambling on and on, "I love you and everything, but you're my friend."

Kairi stared at him, a look of confusion on her face, "B-but..." She said in a defeated voice, her arms falling to her side.

And, Sora sighed heavily. Feeling bad for hurting the girl, "Look, maybe once upon a time I thought of you like that. But, not anymore." He said, taking a step closer to the girl, but he was still cautious; right hook and all, you know. "There's someone else who I want to be with."

Kairi let out a breath, "I-is it another girl?" She asked, her voice choked and her eyes tearing over. Sora's heart ached for the girl, really, it did.

The brunet shook his head slowly, his own blush appearing on his face, "N-no...no, it's not a girl." He answered softly, tugging at one of his spikes as a shocked look spread over Kairi's features.

A look of confusion passed over the girl's features, then the light of realization touched her face, "You're gay?" Kairi said in surprise.

Sora could only nodded, not saying anything, but that didn't stop Kairi from asking more questions, "Who is it, Sora?" She asked, and his eyes widened.

"I-I can't tell you that." Sora said, his flush deepening as his gaze left the girl. He sighed softly, looking back at her after a silent moment, "Look, Kairi..." He said softly, "Can we talk about this another time? There really is something I need to do before I lose the chance to do it."

"Yeah, of course. You do what you need to." Kairi said, a thoughtful look on her face. And, Sora just knew she was trying to figure out who he really wanted to be with. Chances are, she had it wrong. If it had been the person Sora just knew she was thinking about, then he wouldn't be so against telling her.

xxx

Luck must've been on his side as he walked across the bridge that connected Paopu Island to the Play Island. His best friend had yet to notice him or maybe he had, but, simply didn't decide to runaway this time. It didn't matter to Sora. Either way, he'd find away to get Riku alone. So they could talk about what had happened on that beach.

When his sandals hit the soft sand, he stopped for a moment. To watch his friend. It was such a moment of nostalgia for the younger teen. Riku was perched on the lowest branch of the Paopu tree, gazing out over the wide expanse of the ocean. The only difference, Sora was sure, was that Riku no longer dreamed of faraway places.

"Sora? Are you going to stand there all evening?" Riku asked, snapping the said teen from his thought, "C'mon, you're missing the sunset."

Sora sighed, and was quite unable to keep the small grin off of his face as he walked to the Paopu Tree, leaning against the branch that Riku sat on, "It's really pretty." He said, looking out over the horizon. He felt his first shift closer to him.

"Yeah, we've been to so many different worlds and have seen so many sunsets..." Riku said softly, threading his fingers through the brunet's hair.

"...But, there's nothing quite as special as a sunset on Destiny Island." Sora finished, the same small smile on his face and unconsciously, he leaned into Riku's gentle caressing.

A peaceful silence filled the air surrounding the two teenagers and for a moment, everything was forgotten. It was just them in that moment. Enjoying the sunset.

But, silence wasn't meant to last. It was meant to be broken. And, that's exactly what Sora did as he turned his head, his crystal blue eyes gazing up at his best friend-whose own gaze still belonged to the sunset, "Riku..." Sora started softly, "There's something I need to ask you."

"Mmhm." Was his soft reply from the silver haired teen, who didn't even bother to turn and look at Sora as though he had already known what the little brunet was about to ask him.

Sora gave a heavy sigh, mustering up the courage he had within him, "Why'd you want to kiss me?" He asked this question for the second time, and this time he had hoped to get an answer from the elder, "On that beach...before we came home. Out of all of the things you could've asked me...why that?"

Riku's hand stilled in his hair, and the elder teen finally looked away from the barely there sun, "You really don't know?" He asked softly. But, as luck would have it, before Riku could explain any further or before Sora could ask anything else, Kairi came running up to the pair.

And, in her hand was grasped a bottle. A clear, seemly innocent bottle. But, inside of that bottle there was a note and a tiny seal shaped like a certain King they all knew, "There's a letter from the King!"

xxx

I hope this letter find you before it's too late...

There's something strange going on in the worlds. These...dark portals are appearing randomly. But, they appear to have no purpose, nor destination from what anyone can tell. (anyone whose gone through one; hasn't came back yet) I just want to forewarn you guys. BE CAREFUL!!

Please...if a portal appears, don't go in it. Not until we know more about it. In the mean time, just go on normally. I don't think this is anything to worry about; but if something comes up, I'll let you know.

-Mickey

xxx

"...Dark portals?" Kairi said, frowning deeply, "And, he tells us not to worry? That we're safe."

Riku looked at the girl sternly, "If the King says we're alright, then we're alright." He said shortly before glancing over at Sora, "What do you think?"

Honestly, Sora wasn't sure what to think. He sighed, then frowned, then sighed some more. "I think I need to get home before my Mom starts wondering where I am." He said, giving Riku an apologetic smile, "But, I'm sure there's nothing to worry about...he's just warning us. Now we know."

He gave his two friends a smile and handed the note back to Kairi, "I'll see you both tomorrow. Bright and early!" Sora chirped. Bright and early because tomorrow was the weekend and while Kairi liked to sleep in, Riku was always up at dawn.

"Sure, Sora." Riku replied, frowning as Kairi waved to Sora before the brunet bounced off the island and disappeared into the shack.

xxx

The remaining two on Play Island watched their friend run across the beach before getting into his boat and rowing away, after a moment, Kairi turned back to Riku, "You know," The girl said, "I took your advice and told Sora how I felt about him."

The silveret stiffened, but did not take his eyes off of his brown haired friend rowing away, "Yeah?" He answered, fear clutching at his heart.

The red head nodded, "Yup!" She said, popping the 'p' before she sighed heavily, "He says he likes someone else." Riku turned to face her and she smiled, "A boy."

Riku blinked, watching the girl for a moment, "Which boy?" He asked, checking his voice to make sure it betrayed no emotion whatsoever. He knew Kairi liked to gossip and if anyone was going to tell Sora how Riku felt about him...well, damnit, it was going to be him!

Kairi shrugged, "I dunno for sure, he didn't say." She replied before she snickered softly, "But, I'm pretty sure it's you."

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Riku watched the red headed girl's retreating back with a look akin to shock on his face. He had dared to hope and, at the same time, hid from possible rejection. But, there might actually be the possibility that Sora feels the same way for him?

He had avoided Sora because he was so afraid...even though, the brunet had kissed back. He did! And, maybe something else would've happened if Roxas hadn't taken over. But, that's what this comes down to. Roxas. And, exactly what the nobody meant to his best friend.

Because, there couldn't be any way that Sora could actually return the blond's more than obvious feelings. And, even if he did...it's impossible. The relationship.

The silveret shook his head as he watched Kairi run across the beach to her boat, he couldn't believe it. Sora didn't love Roxas. But, he could love him. God, how Riku wished he could love him.

Riku's eyes drifted to the vast sky and he saw a single star shining against the twilight sky, and without realizing he was doing it, he made a wish. Just one wish.

Please...let him love me...

xxx

The silveret stood outside of Sora's window, just out of view because he didn't want his best friend to see him. Not yet. Not until he was ready to be seen. He could face down a thousand heartless...but, he had to dig for the courage to knock on his best friend's window to get his attention.

But, he had to know. He had to know how Sora felt. Where his heart lay. Who...his heart belonged to. Him or Roxas.

The sixteen year old sighed heavily, his eyes falling closed for a moment. He could do this...he would do this. He opened his eyes and turned to the window, curling his hand into a fist before he knocked gently at Sora's window. Just like he had done on so many occasions in the past. Before the heartless had came. Before he really knew how much Sora meant to him.

Luckily, he didn't have to wait long; a moment later, Sora's window was pushed open and the brunet's head popped out, "Oh! It's you! For a minute I thought it was Kairi!" He said, sighing heavily, giving Riku a smile that made the silveret's heart thunder against his chest, "Well? What are you waiting for? Come inside before someone sees you and calls my parents!"

And, with that, Sora's head disappeared back into his room and Riku climbed his way inside, "You know, I'm still grounded." The brunet said with a pout as he scurried around his room, attempting to clean it up at least a little bit, "Apparently, the only 'thank you' I get for saving the world is an indefinite grounding and mountains of school work."

"Sora...I didn't come here to talk about school..." Riku said, watching the brunet intently. He himself had avoided being grounded, though the mountain of school work rang true for him as well.

The brunet sighed softly, dropping the dirtied pants he had been holding, "I know." Sora replied softly, turning back to face Riku, "Are you going to tell me why you kissed me?"

"It's so obvious, Sora!" Riku all but groaned, not sure why he couldn't bring himself to simply say how much he loved his best friend. How much he needed him in his life. How much...he wanted him.

"Tell me." He demanded softly, his eyes pleading, yet hard.

"God, Sora! I love you!" Riku said, his voice louder than what he would've like, but he caught himself before he continued. He needed to say this...without getting caught by Sora's parents, "I love you so much! You fail to realize how much." His voice was strained, choking almost with his emotion.

But, his heart was opened. Everything just burst forth like a broken flood gate.

He stepped closer to the stunned boy before him...like you didn't know...and gently grasped his arms, "Sora..." Riku beckoned softly and blue eyes met his own aquamarine ones, "Do you love me too?"

Sora's mouth opened to answer, but he was silent. He frowned, looking away for a fraction of a second before his eyes returned to his, "Riku, I-" But, Riku couldn't take it anymore. He laid his lips upon Sora's and hoped Roxas wouldn't intervene. Not this time.

xxx

Sora was stunned to silence. He was shocked as his friend laid his lips against his own. But, really, if he had paid more attention, he might've noticed it. He might've realized just how deep Riku's feelings ran. Why else would you kiss someone? But, the question that remained in the younger brunet's mind as his lips were thoroughly assaulted (but, damn Riku could kiss, even though, Roxas scoffed at the notion) by his best friend was: Did he-no, could he love Riku back?

No! Hell no! You're mine, damnit! Came Roxas' mental reply. And, Sora could feel every once of anger and hurt that his other was feeling at that moment. But, Riku was here. And, well, Roxas wasn't.

It doesn't matter...

As Riku continued to kiss him and touch him, Sora could feel Roxas in his mind, trying to take over. Trying to push through. But, somehow, he pushed Roxas away and forced him back into the deepest recesses of his heart. For a moment, he felt a minuscule sense of heartbreak flooding through him from his nobody. But, he forced himself to ignore it in favor of Riku and what he had to offer.

Maybe...just maybe he could love him.

"Sora?" His aquamarine eyes friend questioned after he had pulled away, affectively snapping Sora from his inner battle. The little brunet smiled slightly, leaning up on his tip toes to press a kiss to the silveret's lips, "Everything's alright." Sora replied softly.

And, in that moment Sora made a choice. He wasn't sure if it was the right choice, but it was what he wanted none the less. Still smiling, the younger brunet reached for Riku's hand, "Riku...I want you to do something for me..." He said softly, adverting his eyes from the silveret's face.

Riku cupped his friend's cheek, his thumb brushing the smooth skin, "You know I'd do anything for you." He replied softly as Sora's eyes met his own. With a heavy sigh, Sora glanced behind him, biting his bottom lip in worry before he looked back at his best friend, "Please...." He asked softly, his voice no higher than a whisper as he tilted his head towards the bed.

It took a moment for what Sora was asking to dawn on his best friend, but them stunned aquamarine eyes met his own, "Sora! Are you sure?" Riku asked, glancing past Sora to the bed, then back at the little brunet, "You know, I won't force you to do something you're not ready for."

The brunet sighed softly, dropping Riku hand before he sat on the edge of his bed and looked up at the elder teen, "I wouldn't have asked if I wasn't sure." Sora replied, his voice still soft as he beckoned the other teen over with a finger, "Come on, Riku. Don't you want to?"

Riku frowned deeply, sighing heavily, "Of course it's something I want..." He said, looking down at his best friend. He gave another soft sigh, closing his eyes for a moment, "Alright, if it's what you really want." He finally conceded. But, then again, he never could say no to Sora.

Somewhere deep down inside of Sora, he felt his nobody's heart break all over again. And, he was filled with such a hurt. Suddenly, he wasn't so sure if this was what he wanted anymore. But, as Riku walked over and spread his legs with his knee, sliding in between them before gently pushing him back, Sora couldn't bring himself to stop. And, silently, he apologized to his nobody. If he were even listening.

xxx

Afterwards, Sora laid across his bed. Panting heavily with Riku laying next to him, though Sora was fairly certain Riku had fallen asleep in the past few minutes of silence after what they had done. And, Sora couldn't help but to feel...wrong.

He couldn't figure out way. Riku was a good lover. That much was true. But, there was just something dirty about what they had done. It felt...almost like cheating. He'd hate to break Riku's heart...but, he couldn't be with him. Not when he finally realized he was every bit as much in love with Roxas as his nobody was with him.

The brunet closed his eyes for a moment before pushing himself up into a sitting position. He sighed heavily, glancing over to his side where Riku lay, just to make sure he was really asleep. He knew he needed to tell him the truth...but, not tonight. Luckily, Riku was fast asleep complete with a serene smile on his lips that tugged at Sora's heart strings. Tomorrow morning, he'd have to break the boy's heart.

Running a hand through his hair, Sora shook his head, he couldn't stay here. Sighing softly, he hesitantly maneuvered his way over Riku and out of the bed. Once his feet touched the floor, he gathered his clothes, putting them back on before he looked over at his sleeping friend, "I'm so sorry, Riku." He murmured softly before walking to his open window. He needed some time to himself.

xxxxXxxxx

After awhile Sora found himself on Paopu Island, gazing up at the brightly shining stars that littered the black velvet sky. As he leaned against the legendary paopu tree, he felt the barest of tingling in his heart. And, he let out a soft sigh as Roxas' voice floated through his mind, "That hurt, Sora." and with that simple statement, Sora was filled with the pain and rejection Roxas must've felt while he was sleeping with Riku.

"I'm sorry." Sora answered meekly into the night sky as he felt a gentle tingling sensation spread over his being. Then, to his astonishment, he watched Roxas leave his body and stand before him as though he was his own being, "I know, Sora. I know you're sorry." The blond said, turning to face the Keyblade master.

"W-what..." Sora could hardly form the words to express his confusion at Roxas' sudden appearance, but the blond seemed to sense this, "It doesn't last long." Roxas explained quickly as he took a step closer to the brunet.

Sora's eyes were wide with shock as Roxas touched his cheek, "You need to understand, Sora..." The Nobody started, looking at Sora with such serious eyes, "No one...no one can love you like I can." And, for a moment, Sora noticed a pleading in the other's voice. It touched him. It made his heart ache for what he had done to him.

"I-I'm sorry..." The words tumbled out of his mouth again, but Sora was honest. He really was sorry for causing Roxas this pain. Roxas' thumb ran across his bottom lip and Sora's mouth parted, "Tell me you love me, Sora." The blond murmured, "I need to hear those words come from your mouth. Don't you love me, Sora?"

"Of course I do!" Sora replied hastily, but Roxas shook his head, obviously not satisfied with that answer, "No, Sora. I need to hear it!" The blond insisted, his blue eyes intent as he locked gazes with his brown haired somebody, "I need to know, Sora, that you love me more than him."

Sora sighed softly, knowing exactly who that 'him' was, "Roxas, I love Riku..." He admitted softly, eyes widening in alarm when hurt flashed across his nobody's eyes, "But, Roxas..." He continued, his hand cupping the blond's cheek, "I'm in love with you." It had just taken him doing something stupid and hurtful before he had realized it.

xxx

Roxas let out a breath he hadn't realized he had been holding before he leaned forward, closing the distance between them and laying his lips upon the little brunet that held his heart in a vise grip. His hands tugged at the other's clothes, and Roxas was determined to make Sora forget all about his silver haired best friend. The only male that should be in his mind at this moment was him, as he touched him, as he kissed him, as he loved him. And, that was exactly what Roxas was going to do.

He pushed the brunet against the lowest branch of the Paopu tree, their lips still connected as Roxas' fingers slipped underneath Sora's night shirt. He teasingly brushed the digits across his little lover's abdomen, grinning when he felt the brunet gasp against his lips. His hands pushed further up the brunet's torso as his tongue pushed for entrance.

The little brunet gasped, so deliciously, when Roxas' fingers brushed over his hardened nipples. Roxas pushed his tongue past his lover's parted lips, taking in the taste that was purely Sora while he determinedly ignored the fact that Riku had been there just hours before. The blond teasingly rubbed Sora's nipple, his thumbs circling each for a moment before he pinched them; the ministrations causing the little brunet to break the kiss and crane his neck back, letting out a moan that Roxas felt all over his body.

Roxas' lips reconnected to the skin of Sora's neck; kissing, sucking, and sharply nipping at the tanned flesh. Making sure to cover Riku's marks with his own. Sora was his, and no silver haired pretty boys would change that. After a moment of thoroughly abusing Sora's neck, Roxas pulled away, dragging the brunet's shirt over his head before his lips attached themselves to a nipple; sucking harshly at the hardened bud of skin.

"R-roxas!" Sora broken moan came so softly and so needy, the said blond groaned against the skin in his mouth before his hands went to Sora's sleeping shorts, resting against his clothed hips as he looked up at his flushing lover. And then, after a heated glanced shared between the two, their lips met once again and Sora's insistent hands pulled at Roxas' clothes.

xxx

It wasn't long before both boys had been stripped of their clothes, their naked bodies glowing in the moon light as Sora clutched his blond lover's shoulders in a surely painful grip, "Please, Roxas." He begged, the bark of the tree he was pressed against was digging into his back and his legs were wrapped snuggly around Roxas' waist. "Please!" He pleaded yet again, trying to press himself down on his lover's leaking erection that teased him so.

Roxas' lips curled into a grin as he watched his lover, "It'll hurt." He warned the other, but he wanted Sora to feel the pain. He wanted Sora to be reminded of this night tomorrow when he woke up and was deliciously sore. He wanted Sora to really feel him. He wanted Sora to hurt.

The little brunet shook his head, his brown spikes flopping around his head in a haphazard sort of way, "I don't care, Roxas." He said, his voice bordering on whining as he pressed his hips down causing Roxas to groan softly as the tip of his erection entered Sora's body, "Just do it!"

And, Roxas did. Just like Sora had begged so beautifully. He pressed himself into his lover's body, watching as his little brunet's mouth fell open in a soundless moan. It was a look of pure beauty to the nobody as he choked back the groan that built in his own throat. Once he was completely sheathed inside of his lover, Roxas leaned against the younger. But, only for a moment as he enjoyed the feeling of being completely surrounded by his lover.

Then, there was a timid arching of hips and Roxas let out that groan he had been biting back as his little lover moved against him. His hands clutched at Sora's hips, steadying him as the blond pulled his length out, nearly to the tip, before he forced himself back inside of his lover's warm embrace.

The rhythm was soft and smooth for a time, then as Sora's gentle panting increased, he demanded, "M-more, Roxas! Harder!" His hands all but clawed as the blond's shoulders, digging into his skin as his back arched sharply, "Please Roxas!" Sora begged, his eyes half lidded and his breathing erratic.

Roxas' thrusts became harder and sped up, he knew his little lover was close. He could feel his own orgasm building up within him, just a few more stroke into his wonderful lover and he'd find his release. But, first Sora would find his. One of Roxas' hand abandoned it's grasp on Sora's hips (silently Roxas hoped there'd be bruises left behind on his little brunet, just to show the world who he belonged to, who he had always belonged to) and slipped before their hastily moving bodies to wrap around Sora's erection.

He stroked as he thrust into Sora's body, then he was blinded by white and with Sora's scream of release echoing around him, he found his own and spilled his seed deeply within his lover.

xxxxXxxxx

Roxas had disappeared, returning into his heart, just mere moments after they had finished. And, yet the silly little grin remained on Sora's lips. He was loved. As he had always been. But, now he loved in return. They're relationship would be difficult. Sora knew that. Roxas knew that. But, really, it'd be worth it. Sora's friends probably wouldn't understand nor accept it. Hell, Riku would be pissed and hurt. Sora knew that. And, he was sorry. Roxas knew that. And, he found it all terribly amusing. Sora just ignored that part of his heart.

The brunet sighed heavily, a contented feeling washing over him as he gazed out over the ocean. He still couldn't bring himself to return to his bedroom where Riku waited for him. He knew he'd have to hurt Riku, but he couldn't bring himself to do it.

It was eerily silent when Sora looked over his shoulder, tilting his head upon seeing a black mass suspended in the middle of Paopu Island I hope this letter find you before it's too late.... Frowning deeply, Sora stood, facing the odd, out-of-place portal.

There's something strange going on in the worlds. These...dark portals are appearing randomly. But, they appear to have no purpose, nor destination from what anyone can tell. (anyone whose gone through one; hasn't came back yet) I just want to forewarn you guys. BE CAREFUL!!

He wasn't sure why he did it, but he approached it as though an invisible string was pulling him along. He ignored his nobody's voice in his head, screaming at him to stay away.

Please...if a portal appears, don't go in it. Not until we know more about it. In the mean time, just go on normally. I don't think this is anything to worry about; but if something comes up, I'll let you know.

-Mickey

All warnings and voices disappeared from his head and heart as he stepped through the black portal and left his world behind.