The Tale of Seven: Kidnapped Hope

[Rikugurl]

Evey man did indeed wince when they saw the man grab his crotch in pain, rubbing the back of their necks. A good reminded NOT to fuck with Aqua.
Fuu frowned as she crossed her arms, a little unhappy with being yelled at by her lover. How the hell was she suppose to know what happened to her!? Panic was easy to blind so he just watched as Aqua stormed out of the room. When she did, the heavy pokemon was still outside, guarding the entrance. When his red eyes spotted her, he frowned. "Gross...?"

Everyone slowly left the man to deal with the pain... all but one. He heard his named called by his lover as he walked over to the older man and knelt down, grabbing the man and pinning him onto the wall again. Aquamarine eyes narrowed as he looked into the gold. "You're still a member of Team Rocket.... right?"
"I NEED TO GET TO A FUCKING HOSPITAL!"
"ANSWER ME!"

The man growled but he nodded his head. "Y-yea... what's it to yaACK!" Riku slammed him into the wall more before growling. "What did you do with baby Lugia!?"
"W-what are you talking about!?"
"ANSWER ME!"
"AAAAACK!" The man panted before shaking his head. "I don't know anything about no baby lugia! I didn't even know the fucking thing had one!"
"What about the Turks? Would they do something like this!?"

The man continued to shake his head and answer Riku's question before he fell to the floor, no longer conscious.
Riku sighed before he looked back, shaking his head. "Team Rocket didn't do it..."

[Reno]

Aqua didn't even looked at the large metal Pokemon, fury and disgust running off of her in rage. She walked a few feet down the alleyway, her back turned away from the others as she crossed her arms across her chest and leaned against the wall. er mind was like a broken record, replaying again and again what had just happened, her arms holding herself a little tighter. She hoped he rotted in hell...

The others all hesitated uncertainly, watching Aqua nervously, no one really sure what to say. Even if she hadn't actually been... well yeah... it still had to of been unsettling, to be in such a situation. Terra sighed reaching down and petting his loyal devil dog, glad he had led them there in time before anything worse had happened. "Good job boy."

"Riku...?" Sora called, noticing his fiance going back over to the fallen man. He hesitated at the doorway, listening to the short conversation they had before the man was let go once more. he frowned some, his eyes full of concern and confusion. "Then... who did?"

Riku looked back at him... but he had no answers.

Sora frowned before he turned and walked out of the room, the other following him. He smiled at Metagross, rubbing his hand on top of the Pokemon even if he knew he couldn't really well... feel it before looking at the rest of the group that were just standing around, unsure of what to do as they stared at the shell-shocked woman. "Aqua..." He finally ventured, her head inclining just a little to let him know she heard, "Are you okay?"

The woman heaved a great sigh, covering her face with her hand for a moment as if she was composing herself. As she pulled her hand away her fingers rubbed lightly under her eyes - was she?!?!!

"Yeah, I'm fine." She said, her voice unnervingly steady as she pulled away from the wall, still not facing them. "Let's go. We don't have any time to waste right?"

[Rikugurl]

When the heard Aqua, Fuu and Axel looked at each other in worry. This poor woman had been through hell... and even if she found happiness, it seemed to be following her. At least... they got some information out of it. Team Rocket wasn't behind the capturing of the new legendary.... but if they weren't.... then who else? Terra was right... someone was trying to cover their footsteps and they were doing a great job so far.

Sometimes he wished the world wasn't so big....

He nodded at Fuu, letting her walk behind the woman as they headed towards the rescue center. It would be easier for them now with Houndoom still out and scaring people so they wouldn't get in the way. Metagross was pulled back to his duskball and they headed off.

They found the center easy and walked in, seeing that it wasn't as busy as they were excepting. Apparently rescue centers were quiet unless something big happened... but other than that, it was a place to learn how to treat pokemon right and held refuge and meetings for fellow rescuers.

Axel walked up to the main desk, looking down at the woman behind in the seat. "Hey. I'm Axel Xipil. And--"
"I know who you are..." The woman's eyes grew dark, the tone in her voice unnerving.
The young man blinked, swallowing a bit and racking his brain to remember if he ever pissed off this woman somehow but when her face did a 360---
"CAN YOU SIGN YOUR AUTOGRAPH!?"
"HUH!? Uh.... s-sure!"

As Axel and the others were blabbing, A hand grabbed onto another, pulling her around the corner. Aqua seemed to fight at first, her muscles still sensitive but she seemed to pause as she was brought into a warm embrace. "Aqua.... I'm sorry... that I wasn't there...." Red eyes saddened as she held onto her lover, feeling guilty. Maybe.... maybe she should of been in the back... and it could of.... well... she would of.... seen....

Axel handed her back the pad he sighed before she smiled. "Thanks! Oh! By the way, a package came for you via express." She smiled as she stood and walked to a few tubes that were on the wall, grabbing one and walking back to the group. "It's from Eskel and Kuku of Porta Vista Rescue Center."
Axel blinked, looking at the group around him before taking it and opening it up.

Inside were two papers.
One was a letter letting them know that they had contacted the rescue centers around the snow site to keep on alert and to check if any travelers and towns needed their help.
The second was a letter stating that there was an interesting report on the news last night and weren't sure if they saw it. It indicated that they should watch the 5pm news tonight for any more coverage. Something about Sootopolis City being blocked off.

[Reno]

The center was easy enough to get to, Houndoom easily scaring off anyone who dared try to get in their path. They turned on a new street, one much less crowded then the other's, and there they found the rescue center, the sign large and in bright red letters. The team of eight piled into the room, the dog sitting down beside his master as Axel went to go do his thing where he talked about himself too much.

Well at least he tried to - until he got ambushed by some crazy fan of his. Even Roxas seemed surprised (and a little offended - they were a team, how did she not know him too?!) but he just crossed his arms and pretended not to care. Hardly any of them noticed when Aqua was pulled away from them once more - which caused the damn problem to begin with!

"What the he-" Aqua started to say, her heart rate jumping up again. She was grabbed and thrown around enough for one fucking day! She hardly calmed even after she realized it was Fuujin... until the woman tugged her closer, bringing her into a hug. She was so surprised she didn't know how to respond. She looked away at the other's words, her teeth gritting some as the white walls started to blur some, trying to hold back her emotions.

"W-What are you talking about? It's not like anything... fucking happened..." Her body was starting to shake, as she looked down, strands of blue falling into her face. God had they been even two more minutes late... Her lips trembled as she sobbed suddenly. "But... I was so s-scared... how... p-pathetic is that?"

[Rikugurl]

Red eyes darkened a pinch when Aqua started to deny really the whole experience... and she was about to get yelled at when she suddenly felt the shivering and shuddering of her lover's shoulders. She was.... crying. "Aqua..." She started to rub her back, bringing her as close as she could. "There's nothing wrong with being scared... It's a natural feeling. I would of been scared too... and I was a security guard for as long as I can remember..."

She nuzzled the woman's neck as she continued to rub her back. "You don't.... always have to be strong. It's ok... you're alright now.... and I'll never let anything bad happen to you again... I promise..."

As Auqa continued to cry, she sighed softly, pale fingers running through blue hair. "I'm so sorry...."


Axel nodded and he turned to look at the group... and noted that Fuu and Aqua were gone. At least they were gone TOGETHER and he was sure he knew what they were doing. "Well, the rescuers from Porta Vista took care of a big chunk of work for us. Something about... snow or something and warning other rescue centers about it." Sora seemed to blush, along with Ven.

"Oh.... right. When me and Sora were in the poke center, they said that there were reporting of early snow up in the mountains... but that can't be right." Ven frowned, seeing the taller silverette shift.
"Must be Articuno... and Suicune...."

"That and... something about us watching the news tonight."
"What!? We're not fucking stalling to watch no fucking news! We have a fucking baby to---"
"So where are we looking next, wise ass?" Axel frowned as him and Ven glared at each other for a good while.

"I don't know about you two idiots... but Aqua and I are going somewhere for lunch." A voice came from behind them, seeing Aqua with red eyes being pulled away by the silverette. "Whenever you're done comparing your dick sizes, come and grab us." The door was opened and the two woman left.
All eyes became dull when Terra broke the silence about them not even having to do so because they all knew who was the biggest.

"Guess we'll be staying for the night." Riku sighed, glancing at the TV in the corner.

[Reno]

Arms wrapped around the woman, Aqua burying her face in the other's shoulder as she sobbed, taking in whatever comfort her lover had to offer. She really needed it...

After she calmed down enough to pull away and rub away the water on her face, Fuujin gently pulled her to her feet, murmuring something about lunch.


All of them watched the two women pass, all of them feeling bad for the blue-haired one who kept her eyes silently averted from them. But it was Fuujin's comment that surprised them all into speechlessness.
"Tch, well that'll be fucking no contest." Terra finally said, earning him many dirty looks. Riku quickly changed the subject though, sounding unhappy about them staying there.

"Well if we have no choooice," Sora was saying, something in his tone telling everyone he wasn't too upset to be stuck here. He shot Riku a grin, grabbing his wrist, "You know this place is huge with technology! There got to be DDR somewhere!" He grinned, ignoring his lover's protests as he looked back, "We'll meet back here at five!"

Terra rose an eyebrow before smirking and grabbing Ven around the waist, picking him up, as he hurried after, the blonde bitching the whole way. "Hey wait! I know where an arcade is!!"
Houndoom barked and hurried after them.

Roxas stared and shook his head, "Jeez what children." He turned looked at the woman who seemed to have... hearts in her eyes as she stared at Axel! His face flushed in anger and he quickly stepped in front of him - too bad he wasn't taller - and cleared his throat. "I hope you won't mind if we return to use the TV to see the news?" And turn your fucking lovey-dovey eyes away from my boyfriend, bitch!


"Man Ri, you really do have to left feet." Sora was teasing, sitting down beside the silverette who was pouting so very cutely. No wonder he never wanted to play! "You do know we're gonna have to dance at our wedding, right?" The silverette sulked more, making Sora laugh with glee. He lent over and gave him a sweet little kiss on the cheek. "Don't worry, I'll teach you."

Terra meanwhile was just as sour as he lent back against a couch. He lost again! And this time it was because Ven decided to make a grab for his crotch! "That was low. Very low." The blonde smirked leaning against him and murmuring something in his ear that actually made the man BLUSH!

Aqua meanwhile was surprisingly silent, her fingers curled around a paler hand as she lent against a silver-haired woman. Hardly anyone had seen either woman all day - and one had to wonder how they even knew to return here at this time. Someone must of run into them to let them know.

Roxas just sighed as he fiddled with the TV turning it onto the channel they needed, turning up the volume. Ah, perfect! "Quiet down guys!" He straightened and turned around, only to look dully at them when he noticed their was no where left to sit. "Hey!" Some of them shot him apologetic smiles but the blonde just sighed and walked over to Axel, plopping down into his lap without asking.

[Rikugurl]

"You're have to reach that low because I'm hung like a---"

"Quiet down guys!"

THANK YOU!

Ven pushed his lover away, blushing all the while as he coughed some. He looked up at his brother who seemed rather shocked... and ticked, looking around to see why. No room left.
"Wah!" Axel leaned back a bit as Roxas plopped down on his lap. Man, it was a good thing that he didn't have a boner or it would of broke! "A little gentle there, Roxie! I'm thin you know??"

The blonde turned to looked back at him, a look on his face as if he meant that he was calling him fat!

Riku blushed, looking away and trying not to let Sora's teasing get to him. There was a BIG difference between DDR and real dancing!

However, all their attention was grabbed when they saw a pretty young woman on the news, a mic in her hand as she stood next to a young teenager.

"Hello and welcome to News at 5! Tonight we were able to sit down and talk to the trainer who came across something rather suspicious. Please explain."
The mic was passed to the young girl who's name was displayed at the bottom.
"Well, I was going in for my last badge which was in Sootopolis City. Since the waters are really dangerous, I decided to go by air. It was really rough even to do that, the wind patterns weren't themselves. Anyway, when we flew over, it was really dark down in the city and there was a large net over the opening. When me and my Dragonite got closer, a large spooky face came out of the net and scared my Pokemon so bad that she started to fly away and wouldn't stop until we reached land."

The group seemed to be startled by the news. Now that was something that none of the birds or dogs could do.

The camera was fixed to the news caster again as she took the mic back.
"Thank you for this very interesting piece of information. Apparently other trainers have done the same with the same results. We also received some calls on our tip lines about people calling the city but no one seems to be answering their phone. Unfortunately with the winds and seas unsettled and a snow front coming in, we are unable to get any more coverage on this story until things change for the better. We can only hope the people of Sootopolis City are well and things will be as it was soon."

[Reno]

'In other news, scientists continue to be baffled by the volcano that-' Roxas turned down the volume with the remote, not wanting to hear about Lavaridge again. "Well looks like we have a new direction to go."

"Sootopolis? Back in Hoenn?" Terra stressed. "Where a gym leader is? AND is surrounded by water?"

Roxas was quiet for a few moments before he sighed. Terra was right, it did seem like a stupid place to go if you were trying to get AWAY from trouble. "Well... it is possible. If they were flying in an aircraft, getting to an island would be easy... or maybe the storms got rough and they got knocked off track."

Terra rolled his eyes. "And what? Took over the city? Besides even if we WANTED to get there, how the hell would we even get there genius? With the weather how it is there aren't a lot of fucking Pokemon out there that can even make it."

...Well now that WAS a problem.

"At the same time," Sora said thoughtfully. "It makes a great fortress since few trainers are daring to travel. No one can get to them."
"Except Lugia herself." Aqua pointed out softly.
"Yeah, but it's still out of her region of ruling right? So... they're safe from her for now."
"And the townspeople? The gym leader?!" Terra reiterated. "And again, how the hell will we get there?"
"Well..." The brunette rubbed the back of his neck and shrugged.

[Rikugurl]

A new woman at the desk was watching the large group of people sitting on their only couch, catching the news. The girl on day shift said that the redhead was Axel Xipil and wouldn't stop blabbing. Her green eyes shifted to the blonde that was sitting on his lap. That must of been Roxas Holani. Strange... for partners, they seemed to be rather close.

She couldn't help but hear their dilemma, finding it rather suicidal but many rescuers, especially the nephew of the woman who founded this organization... put themselves in danger's hand.

After a few minutes of looking at something on the computer, she stood and walked over to them. Their Pokemon seemed to look up at her, making the trainers do so was well.
"I couldn't help but overhear what your trying on accomplishing... and if I may suggest, there is a small organization in Lilycove City that established a year and a half ago. They specialize in converting old Team members and ill managed trainers into nicer trainers or all together teach them that pokemon aren't meant for violence such as battle all together. They apparently have skilled water pokemon that are said to be able to swim in any kind of currents or weather because their minds aren't corrupted into battling but known their true natural abilities better. Maybe you can ask for their help to see if you can use on of these pokemon for your job?"

She handed them a print out, Axel being the one to take it before looking at it. It seemed like a really junkie place but the sign was nice and it was slowly getting there.
He looked down at the owner's name and blinked, laughing a bit. "Haha, we should of know. Does the name Demyx ring a bell?"

Sora was the first one to remember... and when he exclaimed that he might be able to ride Gary again, everyone seemed to remember quickly, Riku managing to roll his eyes.

[Reno]

They watched curiously as Axel looked over the page, Roxas consequently getting to gaze at it as well as the red-head had to hold it in front of him and read about it over his shoulder. He rose a curious eyebrow seeing how trashed the place looked. It was overgrown with weeds and definitely needed a new coat of paint. The sign stood out on it, but the ink wasn't good quality and made it hard for him to read.

He, like Axel, noticed the name of the owner though. Demyx Tavi. Why did that ring a bell...?

It seemed Axel hadn't forgotten - and neither had Sora. "Ah! Yeah, of course!" The teen said excitedly, "Maybe he'll let us ride Gary again!"
Oooooooh...
"You mean the crazy dude who sang?" Roxas finally said.
"Hey I liked his songs!"
"You would Sora, you're about as bad of a singer!"
Sora held a hand to his heart, in mock pain. "That hurt Roxie!"

Aqua shook her head, but smiled a little. "Well, a Gyarados will have no problem getting through storm waves... I don't know if he can hold all eight of us."
"Well that's fine!" Terra finally spoke up, but his voice sounded off. Everyone glanced at him, seeing how he had paled. "You know my home's not too far... you all can go without me."
"Oh come on Terra, stop being a wuss."
The brunette shot the blue-haired woman a look. Looked like she was getting back to normal. "Okay, it was bad enough you guys got my going through CALM water. Now you want me to go through a fucking STORM in the water? Yeah, no that ain't fucking happening." The brunette stood, his shoulders tense. "I'll make sure all you dandelions make it down all the way to fucking edge of the beach if it makes you happy but there is NO fucking way I'M following you any farther than that."
"Terra-" Sora started to protest.
"Now if you'll excuse me I'm getting a hotel and going to fucking bed!" They watched silently as Terra left the center, Houndoom hurriedly following after.

"....What the hell was that?!" Roxas finally broke the silence.

[Rikugurl]

Riku nodded as he heard Aqua. She knew a well deal of water types and what they were able to do. He has hoping that this Demyx guy knew what he was doing as well... and could really help them with crossing the storm. He had to admit... when Terra started going off about stirring clear of the stormy waters, he felt a hidden fear in his come to head.

Blue eyes widened as the short blonde watched the other storm off, even Espeon blinking in confusion. She looked up at Ven as he stood, their eyes meeting before they both started to run off after the brunette. He looked over his shoulder at the group, smiling nervously. "I'll get you all rooms too! The closest hotel I'm guessing!"

With that he was out the door and looked both ways, spotting Terra around near the end of the corner sidewalk. "TERRA!?" He called as he started to run but the muscular man just continued to run across the street. Ven was going to chase after when he felt a pull on his pants, Espeon biting the fabric. It was a good thing she did too or he would of ended up the same way as Sora might of this afternoon as a car drove pass.
"Ugh..." He growled before running out, dodging some other cars, hearing them beep at him before he reached the other side.

The purple cat jumped onto his back and up to his shoulder. There was no way SHE was trying that suicide act! He continued to run down the street until he got to the nearest hotel and burst through the clear doors. He panted some as he felt the air conditioner and looked around. Wow... fancy. He spotted Terra at the service desk and sighed, running his fingers through his hair before walking over to him. "Running again?" He frowned as his eyes rolled up to look at Terra's face.

Riku cleared his throat, making everyone come around and focus again. "So... do you really think he can help us?"
"There's only one way to find out." The other silverette explained... and it was nice to see that everyone was agreeing. They all stood, thanked the woman at the front for the info and letting them watch the tv before stepping out into the dark city night.
"Wow...." Riku exclaimed softly as he looked at all the city lights. "It's really pretty at night..." He really missed the nightlife... there was a beauty to it that sunlight could never compare to.

[Reno]

Terra glanced at Ven, frowning at his choice of words.
"Credit card please?"
The brunette took out his wallet, taking out and holding out the card between his index and middle finger while he turned to look at Ven. "You know, there's no fucking shame in actually being scared of something. My fear just happens to be water and you know why."
The card was slid the sound of a receipt being processed.
"I mean Arceus to god! Sora's afraid of manectrikes and electrikes - what are you going to do to him? Throw him in with a pen of them!?"
"Sign here and here."
He took the pen, signing the receipt and then the book list in a scrawl that Ven had told him way too many times was too fucking girly. He was probably just jealous his handwriting looked like nothing but chicken scratch.
"Thank you, enjoy your stay!" She said, holding him more keycards then he should have for one room. They where strung together in little pieces of paper with room numbers on them. Two each for a total of eight.
He took out one and shoved the three pairs and lone one into Ven's hands. "Now, like I said, I'm going to bed. Our room is 203. Good night. Come on Houndoom."
"How?" The dog pulled away from the plant he had been sniffing at (and contemplating marking) and quickly heeled to his master's side.

Still down the street, the others were slowly traveling down the sidewalk back towards the hotel. Sora smiled at Riku's words, curling his fingers around his hand. "Yeah it is." He looked up towards the sky, seeing nothing but velvet. "But you have to give up the stars."

[Rikugurl]

Ven's eyes became dark as he listened to Terra. Of course he wouldn't throw his brother in a pen of dogs! That wasn't being logical! When would they ever be on a mission that would involve that!? He gasped a bit as the cards were shoved in his hand and his lover stomped of, going to the elevator around the corner. The purple cat still seemed very confused, glancing at her master who seemed to be stunned. What was wrong with him...?


Riku rose a silver eyebrow before he looked back up at the sky, noting that indeed... not one star could be seen. Was it because it was cloudy...? The sight of the silver slit in the sky proved otherwise. "Hmmm..." It was true than.... he would have to give up the stars. Sunyshore was much like this, though a bit less busy now that Volkner was taking a permanent vacation from being a gym leader.

"We should find a house by the beach like your dad... or near a cliff overlooking the ocean. That way... we can see both the city lights... and the stars." That would be nice... and it would be a great thing for... their future family. The could teach their child about astrology and some tricks of sailing while giving them a place that would have everything else they would need. Just the sound of that... seemed great. He tightened his hold on Sora's hand, looking down at him with a smile.

As for Axel, his thoughts weren't as happy. Where would he and Roxas live after this? It was going to be months and months of hard work... rebuilding Lavaridge.... or maybe it wouldn't be rebuilt at all. Maybe they would really need to find a new home. That seemed impossible though. Rescuers, even with all the good they did, didn't make much money. It was all non-profit... and most rescuers were volunteers.

He was sure his aunt couldn't help them out this time either... since he was sure she would try and fund the reconstruction of the mountain home.
He sighed, looking up at the sky, his hand holding his lover's. One thing at a time, Axel.... one thing at a time.

They entered the hotel, seeing a familiar face near the counter. "What happened?" Fuu questioned, some sympathy in her face. Ven turned to them before shaking his head, smiling and passing out their cards. "Oh, nothing. Have a good night you guys... and see you in the morning!" He hugged his brother before running to the flight of stairs, scaling them easily.

[Reno]

"You think?!" Sora said, his eyes brightening at the idea. He had to admit, even though he was very sociable, sometimes the isolation was nice. It was good to just get away, to be under the radar of prying eyes. Besides, with how much loving was going on between their Pokemon lately, they were going to NEED room for all their children. "It would be perfect." He said with a nod.

It wasn't long before they made it to the hotel, finding Ven standing at the counter with a worrisome visage. When Fuu asked though, he just brushed it off and hurried away, not giving them even a second to catch up.

Roxas frowned looking down at the keycards before shaking his head. "Wonder what the hell Terra said to him."
"Tch, let the lovers quarrel. They'll figure it out once they stop thinking with their dicks." Aqua said, before smiling at Fuu, "Let's head up. I'm in the mood for a warm bath."
The two ladies were the next to head off, taking the elevator unlike Ven who seemed obsessed with using stairs.

"....Well that was more information then I needed to know." Sora said, unable to hold back a smile. He glanced at his twin though, seeing the concern still on his face. "Hey don't worry Roxas, Ven and Terra'll work it out. They've really learned how to deal with their problems." He curled a hand around Riku's arm and they started to walk away. "What say we drop off our stuff and find somewhere to eat?"

Roxas sighed before glancing at Axel and shrugging. "Well... I guess we can just... go relax some?"


There was a sigh, a plastic card falling loudly onto a table before shoes were tugged off and thrown into a corner. Terra flopped down on the bed, looking out at the open window where the city spread out before his eyes. He wasn't even tired and it was too early to actually go to bed. The bed's weight shifted as Houndoom jumped up, laying comfortably by his side.
"You don't think it's silly, being afraid of water, do you?"
"Dooom~" The fire Pokemon easily agreed.
"Right. Water is doom."
The dog chuckled.

Terra sighed, shutting his eyes.
"You can't make everyone happy and be strong for everyone. You need to be there for each other." The words of the silverette rang in his head.

Yeah like that was going to fucking happen. Running again? He had to be strong no matter what. Ven... expected that of him. Everyone did.

Hid dad nearly drowned him when he was a kid - but oh well! He was Terra Tellus, and even his greatest fears didn't fucking matter.

"Fuckers..." He hissed under his breath, unsure if he was more angry at everyone... or just himself.

[Rikugurl]

When Ven reached the second floor, he opened the door to the hallway. Hey! He had a lot of energy and the only way he found it easy to sleep at night was to burn it all off! He sighed as he followed the signs direction that told him where the beginning of the 200's were and stopped in front of room 203. He took a deep breath before grabbing his key card, taking the handle and sliding it through. A green light flickered and he turned the handle slowly so it wouldn't make a sound.

Houndoom gave away his quietness as he looked up and over at the blonde who walked in, the purple cat still on his shoulder. Terra still faced away from him, silent.

Blue eyes looked down at the dark rug. He didn't even turn on any lights... and this wasn't a suite that they usually get.... just a basic room. Terra was.... acting strange.
"Terra...?"
Silence.
"You don't..... you don't have to come with us. You don't need to feel obligated." He frowned, rubbing his arm as Espeon jumped onto the bed.
"M-maybe you can reschedule that signing while we're away... or maybe check out the rescue centers to see if they have.... something...."

He sighed, sitting down on the other side of the bed. He knew Terra was afraid of water... and he knew why. He supposed it was like Sora FORCING him to read mom's diary when he just didn't feel right about it. He didn't want to force Terra to do anything either... even if it didn't feel the same way about the subject. His eyes lidded as he played with his fingers. It's just.... he traveled all over the world.... alone. It would be nice... to have Terra by his side this time.


Fuu smiled as she nodded. "That sounds nice too... as long as I can wash your back." She giggled as they turned the corner to go to the elevator.

Axel looked down, some of the lighting reflecting off his glasses. Before he could answer, something else answered instead. "Grrrrrrulp." Green eyes blinked as he looked down at his flat stomach. He gave his lover an innocent smile before watching Sora and Riku walk off. "Hey! You guys mind if we tag along and eat with you!?"