Holy Hell Jail Cell

[Rikugurl]

Blonde hair shifted as the door was opened, the short man leaning back to see who was coming in, even if it was obvious. However, he rose an eyebrow when he heard laughter of two voices and not only did his boyfriend walk in... but his brother too. He dried his hands off before turning to them. "Hey guys... um... what's the occasion? Seems like everything's fine." Sora had rushed out so quick, he was sure it was something bad.... but now he was laughing and looking so happy.

What was going on?


At least... his mom pulled the phone away before yelling. He laughed, rolling his eyes and shaking his head. He knew that she couldn't wait to be a grandma. She loved little kids and she knew Sora wasn't able to give her one... and the way Roxas was... ven was her first hope... and she got it.
"Thanks mom. We're not 100% but they say those tests are pretty accurate huh?"

That was when she said something that got him pulling on his collar. Something about how multi-births ran in the genes. "Let's not go their mom. But hey! We'll call you when we're 100% about it... then you can buy us tons of baby clothes, ok?" He laughed. "Where's dad? In a meeting?" She confirmed it and he nodded. "Alright well, we have some more phone calls to make so I'll let you go! Talk to you tonight! Love ya!"

He hung up the phone and sigh happily. "Well, so far everyone's really happy. See? I told you this was a great thing, Aqua... we're going to be a family." He handed her the phone slowly as his other hand gripped hers. "I've... always wanted this..."

[Reno]

A big grin overtook Sora's face, overjoyed as he hurried over to his boyfriend. This was never going to get old! "Me and Roxie are gonna be uncles! Ven and Aqua are gonna have a baby! We got to throw a shower for them!"

Roxas inclined an eyebrow. Did Aqua even HAVE any female friends? He smiled too though, shaking his head. It was amazing... Ven seemed to really have his life together compared to Sora, and especially him. He even knew that Ven was planning on asking Aqua to marry. Now with a kid along the way he would probably end up having to do that NOW but... he was proud of him.

At least one of them was successful.


"Alright sweetie... you sure better! Love you too, bye!" Bryna smiled as she hung up the phone... then blinked as her desk was suddenly flocked by her co-workers.
"Oh you need to tell us all about it!" Shiv said leaning forward.
Nala chuckled, her eyes dancing mischievously. "Yes, details Bryna, details! Which son?"
"Ven." All the girls squealed. They all knew of the cute couple that Ven and Aqua made. They had shown up at ever ball since they started to date and everytime there was nothing but good words for the two. They were meant for each other.

She couldn't wait for Sirocco to hear the news.


Blue eyes looked at their clasped hands, before a slow smile fell on the woman's lips, remember a night long ago after their first time love making. She remembered all the things she desired like a lover, a home, and a family. Now she had all that. There was nothing to be afraid of.

"You know something?" She asked, inclining her head towards him. "So have I."

[Rikugurl]

OOC: Omg babe... I am so exhausted. I'm going to bed after this post (and cause my mom's making me too). As for Zapdos, the girl seems rather impatient so here is her paypal:
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Zidane blinked as his boyfriend walked over, raising an eyebrow as they talked about being uncles. What was so good about that? Personally, he didn't like babies or kids. Why? Because they were sneaker than him! They got away with stealing easier too... "A baby shower?" Zidane sighed, shaking his head. "Aren't girls suppose to do that? I ain't no girl!" He laughed as he glanced at Roxas. "So what's blondie doing here?"


At the office, a few men and women walked out of a business room, talking softly before heading in all sorts of directions. A man walked down the hallway, passing some cubicles before turning into a room... and stopped dead. He rose an eyebrow as he saw three women in his secretary room, two not really belonging there. They all paused before looking at him, joy in their faces.

"Did I.... miss something?"


"So have I."
Ven smiled at those words, wondering if... it was really the truth. She seemed so worried that when he was young that he was thinking so critically, it was hard to imagine that she wanted what he did. But... she seemed so eager that night... and he knew she would never lie. Their hands came close to his lips before kissing hers, slowly letting them go so he could get his breakfast as she called her brother.

As she did so, he ate his meal, seeing how happy she looked spreading the news. It seemed like her brother was happy about the news as well and when he finished, he picked up both their plates before putting them into the sink. He would do them later since he didn't want the water to ruin her phone call.
She stood, walking to the phone base to place the phone down when he stopped her.

Blue eyes met, one pair darker than the other's. "You knoooow... since you're already pregnant... we don't need to use a condom..." A lustful voice came from the man's throat as he started to dial a number. He placed it to his ear as he licked his lips towards Aqua who seemed a bit stunned. "Hello, is Ms. White there?" Aqua seemed confused when he asked for her boss.

"Hello? Ms. White? Hi, this is Ventus Holani. Yes, I'm fine, how are you? Good. I was just calling in to let you know that Aqua is going to be a little late getting into work this morning. No, she's alright but she just got some wonderful news and she needs to sit down for a bit. Yep. Thank you! Talk to you soon."
The phone was hung up and Ven purred, "You're still mine!" He suddenly swooped her up, carrying her towards the bedroom again before shutting the door with his foot.

[Reno]

Sora was about to point out that his boyfriend was also gay and that was being fairly close to a girl but he didn't get to a chance to say so when the other brought up the topic of his brother. He glanced back at the blonde, seeing that he had gone rigid.

"None of your business." The blonde grumbled, crossing his arms and walked off down the hall and without another word went into the nearest room and shut them out but shutting the door. Funny thing was... he had locked the two out of their OWN room.

Sora rubbed the back of his head, the silence between them somewhat deafening in the wake of the awkwardness. "Err well ANYways... How about that movie?"


Blue eyes looked away from her friends, smiling when she saw her husband. "If you'll excuse me ladies I have some wonderful news to share with my husband!" She pushed away from the desk, hurrying over to Sirocco and murmuring softly to him before leading him to his office, ignoring the giggles as she shut the door behind them.

"Darling... Ventus just called. And guess what news he had?"


Ah, it was nice to hear her brother's voice again. Aqua said her last goodbyes before moving the phone back towards it's charger, glad to know Sai was glad. He was going to be an uncle too! Uncle Sai...
She smiled some but then her hand was caught and she looked up. She blinked when the look on Ven's face suddenly changed... and became lecherous. Her cheeks heated at his words, knowing just what one-track his mind had wandered off onto. Uh oh...
She rose an eyebrow, seeing him picking up the phone. Who was left to call...?
"Ven....? W...What are you-?!" Her eyes widened when she heard the name he asked for on the other line of the phone. Was he... was he getting her out of work?!

"Ven!" She hissed quietly but he paid her no mind. "Ventus Holani!" The other continued to grin talking her way into a game of hooky before he was down... and then suddenly she was swooped off her feet. "Ah! Ven!!"

It only took one kiss to wipe away the sour look on her face. It certainly was a different day...

[Rikugurl]

Zidane blinked as he watched the blonde walk pass them... and into their room and.... LOCKED THE DOOR!?
He growled, crossing his arms. He never really did like Roxas. He always seemed to have a thorn stuck up his ass and even when Sora explained that he had a lot a problems... well shit yea he did!
He hated how he seemed to get with everything... and seemed like he was babied.

He sighed as he looked down, hearing Sora. "Yea, fine... whatever." He walked off, grabbing his coat before heading out the door.


Sirocco blinked as Bryna walked over to him, whispering in his ear, telling him to talk to her in his office. He rose an eyebrow as she led him away, walking pass the giggling girls before stepping inside. "Don't you have work to do, ladies?" He questioned before closing his door. "What is it? Is Ventus alright?"

That was when she broke the news... that he was going to a be a grandfather.
A grandfather?
It made him happy... and sad at the same time. Happy that his boy was making a family of his own, his life all coming together but sad at the same time that... he was getting old to be a grandfather!

His boy was growing up fast... but at least he found himself a nice, young lady.


Ven just wanted to have some raw fun and by the time Aqua was able to get on her work clothes, she had to thank him for that extra hour.
The two walked out of the apartment, down the stairs and out into the front. They were all bundled up as they held hands and came to the end of the sidewalk. "Have a good day at work, huh? Maybe tonight we can go out for dinner." Ven smiled as he pulled her close, giving her a sweet kiss. "Love you~~"

Their hands extended until they couldn't hold anymore, smiling being shared before finally Aqua turned, walking down the sidewalk as Ven watched her for a bit. He gave a happy sigh before walking to his motorcycle, starting it up and letting it warm. It was quite chilly to be riding it at this time of year but it was the only vehicle that fit in their parking space. He was getting sick of buses anymore.

He revved the engine and away he went, driving by Aqua with a wave before heading down to the bar.


I never thought that would be the last time I would be free for what seemed like forever...


Night fell over Twilight City, the city bustling as they got home from work. The lights poured from all windows as people came and went. Restaurants were slowly dying down and bars were just becoming alive.

It was the case with Club Oblivion.

The door to the ally opened, a blonde hair man grinning as another came out with him. The one with the shorter hair was obviously drunk, stumbling around which made the other blonde laugh. "Hey now, be careful!" Ven laughed as he pulled onto the other some, straightening him out as he closed the door of the club. He blinked however as money was waved in his face.
"You gonna do *hic* this or what?" The man asked, leaning against the brick wall on the other side of the bar.

The money was snatched, putting it into his back pocket before he suddenly got on his knees. A button was undone along with a zipper. Boxers were mingled with and an organ was suddenly exposed into the cold air. "A-aah..." The other blonde moaned as Ven wrapped his fingers around it... and licked the tip. "Fuck..."

It wasn't a few minutes later that a car on the other side of the alley pulled up, a woman walking out before heading into the building next to the bar. A few minutes later, she walked out---

"MMMMMMMNNN!" The man thrust into Ven's mouth, semen filling it just as---

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!"

A deafening scream shattered the ally, making the short hair blonde snap to attention, pulling his dick out of Ven's mouth and back into his pants. He got himself together before running the other way, leaving the shocked father-to-be look where the scream came from... only to see Ms. White being....attacked!

"FUCK!" Ventus shouted as he fumbled to get up, wiping his face as he swallowed the liquid. He grabbed the fence, hauling over it but by the time he got to her... her car was speeding down the road. But that wasn't his concern. No... it was the knife sticking out of her chest.
"Oh my god! MS. WHITE!?" He cried as he fell to his knees, his eyes wide as he looked at her body. Pulling her close, he pulled the knife out, throwing it into the snow before checking her breathing.... which she had none of. "Oh my god... oh my god..." He shook, holding her dead body in her arms.

Who...?

The world stopped around him... the whole picture.... Aqua's boss... was robbed... and killed... and....
Oh god.... if he wasn't.... sucking some guy off.... he could of....saved her.
Just like.... just like Roxas...
He... he needed to.....

The world came back to him as he was suddenly ripped away from her body, the cold air smacking him as hard as him smacking the police car was. "W-what!?" He cried out, feeling his legs being moved apart and his hands being pulled back, cold bracelets clicking around them. "WHAT'S GOING ON!?"



"What do you mean your brother just called you from jail!? He only gets one call, right? So why not your parents!?
Look, I can't do this anymore! You need to get your family life straightened out before I can continue this relationship! I'm out!"



A file was slid across the table, two men sitting on either side.
"I know what she looked like..."
"Because you did it."
"BECAUSE I WAS THERE!" A blonde yelled, his eyes dark as it was easy to tell that sleep wasn't on his list of things to do. "We've been in here for eight fucking hours! When are you going to release me! I didn't do anything!"
"Your fingerprints were on the knife... and no one else's."
"So!? I pulled it out of her! The guy must of been wearing some gloves or something. I already told you this!"

The cop frowned before sighing. "Well, what did this man look like?"
"Shit, I don't know... he was wearing all black, I didn't even see him. All I saw was her, with the knife in her chest... It's the fucking Gallows! Those people who live down there are master minds about hiding their fucking tracks. Besides, I already told you that he fucking stole her car!"
"Mr. Holani, she wasn't using her car."
"Yes, she was! I saw the guy pull her out of it and skid away!" Fists slammed into the table, the sound of the metal chains of his handcuffs shifting. "I know that she uses a car because every fucking year, my parents send out Christmas letters to everyone who doesn't fucking use public transportation to tell them how much better it would be for the environment and we've been sending those fucking cards to Ms. White for YEARS now!"

The room went silent before Ventus slouched in his chair.
"Then how come her car is in her drive way when we went to her house?"
"What...?"
"It even has snow on it... like she didn't even use it..."
Ven looked up at the man across the table, his mouth opening a bit. Her car... was.... was.... No... t-that couldn't be right....
"And besides, Mr. Holani, what were you doing in that neighborhood anyway?"

The blonde looked away, his eyes becoming dark. "Didn't you guys already figure that out with the cotton swab you took earlier...?"
The cop suddenly leaned in towards the table.
"Now tell me... what is a rich boy like you doing that kind of stuff for...?
"TO GET FUCKING RICH!"


After that... I can't even remember what happened next. Everything moved so fast... I didn't even think it was really all happening. I was moved from room to station to room then to some cell with some other people to another room to a courthouse.
I felt like a droid... I couldn't feel, I couldn't think. I hardly responded. I don't even think I went to the bathroom. My bloody clothes were replaced with nice bright orange ones... that gave me a headache by just looking down at myself.

And by the time I came back to reality... I was in a room full of people behind me and to my side as I looked at some woman on top of a large podium. I had some douche bag to my side and another two other ones on the table beside ours.

People were talking... arguing... accusing and denying.

And me... all I could do was sit there... and let them decide my fate.
A fate that I felt like I had no control over. What happened to my grip of life? I thought I figured it out when I hit puberty but no one taught me how I should act... when put up to this.
All I wanted to do was help someone... and now... no one was trying to help me.

And then... someone finally allowed me to speak. The judge... when she asked me a question.

"Mr Holani, on the account of prostitution, how do you plea?"

Wow, that was a great question...

Slowly, the blonde looked up at the judge, her skin easy to see as it was a dark brown but he could care less. The color of someone's skin was never an issue with him... but what he did have an issue with was how quiet the courtroom was. Slowly, Ventus looked back, knowing that people behind him were staring at him. The first person he saw... was Sora, tears in his eyes as they met before they slowly moved to Roxas, seeing the worry and fear in his eyes. Next... was his lover.... Aqua. His heart suddenly shattered, seeing that her eyes were much like his. She hadn't slept... and her make-up was running down her face. Swirly blue eyes started to water as well... as feeling suddenly hit him.

This was really... happening to him?

Next was his mother, who looked much like Aqua, but the man holding her---

His eyes narrowed as he met his father's. His mouth tightened as he swallowed. His dad. He seemed appalled that his most archiving son was accused of such a horrid crime. It would kill his reputation if his beloved son was selling himself...

"Mr. Holani?" The judge called, making Ven look back at her. "What do you plea?"
The blonde blinked, thinking for a moment before looking up at her again. "Guilty..." The judge sighed before flipping through some papers. "On the account of 1st degree murder, how do you plea?"
Teeth clenched as blue eyes closed, tears running down his cheek. "Not guilty, your honor..."

The courtroom was so silent, one could hear a pin drop.

[Reno]

Blue eyes saddened some, but glanced back down the hall where his youngest brother had disappeared too. Maybe some rest would put Roxas into a better mood... He knew Zidane didn't particularity like his brother - either brother really. Ven didn't like Zidane either though so...
And He could understand Roxas; the blonde didn't let many people near him anymore. Xion was his first real friend since high school...

And now she...

He sighed, grabbing his own coat and heading down the hall, knocking on the door lightly. "Rox, me and Zidane are going out. We'll be back in a few hours. Make yourself at home!" He heard a small answer from the other side before he turned and head out the door.

On the other side of the bedroom, Roxas sighed as he laid on the bed on Sora's side. He knew it was Sora's side because Sora always slept on the left (yeah he thought it was odd too). Maybe some time away though would help. It wasn't as if he hadn't had the ever odd absence from class anyways...


Bryna smiled as she watched Sirocco sit down, taking in the news. She could practically read his mind with the way his emotions were showing on his face. Sora shared that quality with him...
"You're not that old honey." She said with a smile, though he looked up at her in surprise. "Trust me."

A grandson or a granddaughter. It was unbelievable... their son was really growing up.


Aqua smiled as she watched her lover speed down the road, waving to him and watching until he was out of sight. She sighed some, placing her hand over her stomach. It was almost incredible... to think something was growing inside her. That in nine months they'd have a little baby girl or boy to raise and look after...

She smiled, looking up at the clear blue sky. Things we're really coming together, weren't they?

She had no idea that in eight hours, her whole life would crumble around her.



He had to wonder how he didn't notice these things.
"Mr Holani, on the account of prostitution, how do you plea?"
"Guilty..."
Sora's hand covered his mouth, tears running down his face as he heard the terrible word. He heard his mother sob and his brother gasp sharply. His dad... and strangely Aqua remained silent. How did Roxas live a life in drugs for a year and he hadn't seen? How had Ven lived as a prostitute for god knows how long and he hadn't even guessed?!

Why did his brothers feel... they needed to do these things? Hadn't they been happy? Had he been so caught up in himself that he never...? Sure he had been having problem but...
"Fine Zidane, whatever. If you don't want to stand by me and my family, then that means you never will! Maybe we shouldn't be together!"

Blue eyes opened, hearing the judge speak again.

"On the account of 1st degree murder, how do you plea?"
"Not guilty, your honor..."
That he believed completely however. Maybe he didn't know his brother as completely as he though, but he did know his brother was no murderer!

[Rikugurl]

"Due to the evidence brought to me today, I have no option to discharge this case. All evidence has been appointed to Mr. Holani on all accounts. Court will be in session tomorrow morning at eight a.----"

Where was I?
Who were these people?
Who were THOSE people?
Was it already the trail date?

Blue eyes shifted to the jury, seeing them nod their head before he looked behind him, seeing a whole new crowd. They were all in different clothing from the last time he remembered. Aqua's make-up was still running... but it was a different color today as his mother had a new handkerchief to cry in.

My mom cried even more as the jury guy said something.
Then Sora started to hold Aqua, rocking her as she sobbed.
What was going on...? And where were they taking me?

Police stood Ventus up before bringing him towards the doors on the left. He glanced back, seeing Sora and Roxas holding back Aqua.

I never saw her like that. Was it because of what the guy said? Something about being guilty and 25 years with an added 1 1/2 and community service?
I could only look down at my hands and.... wait.... was that red paint?


"BRYNA! BRYYYNA!" A voice called over the chatter of the busy hallway as the court was let out. People were trying not to talk very loud about the Holani family... but the stares they got as they talked about the case was easy to tell what was coming from their lips. It was obvious that the media was waiting outside for them. Their middle child was just convicted of first degree murder and prostitution. He was announced guilty after a 2 hour duration from the jury. There was a lack of evidence in some parts but there was NOTHING to prove the man innocent more than guilty. He was sentenced to 25 years in jail for murder and another 1 1/2 years for prostitution charges. There was no bail and probation wouldn't be for awhile.

An arm wrapped around the sobbing woman as the man sighed, keeping a straight face.

Why was this happening to Ven...? What did they do to him that made him plea guilty on that terrible act...?

He glanced over at the blue haired woman, seeing her other two sons try to comfort her.
"Don't worry... he wont be in there for long. This is outrageous!" Sirocco finally said before hearing his wife's name over the crowd. The family stopped, looking to see where the call was from when they were shocked to see a woman about Bryna's age come running up to them.
"Oh dear! Bryna, Sirocco.... Sora and Roxas...." The silverette woman looked at them all, showing much pity but the only person who seemed to recognize the woman... was Bryna herself. The two hugged before the silverette pulled away.

"O-oh... I am very sorry... I'm Carina Mizushima."
"Oh yes... you use to work with my wife in the daycare..."
"Yes..." The woman nodded as she rubbed Carina's back. "When I saw this on the news, I just had to get the next train down here... I can't believe it!"
"Well... you don't have to, because none of it is true. Ventus is no murderer and they must of done something to convince him that he... he sold himself. This is ridiculous and they're going to pay for soiling the Holani name. We weren't even set up for bail."

The woman nodded before looking at Bryna before smiling slightly. "W-well, I think I can help. You see, my son just moved here from law school. He has his own firm a few blocks away from this court house. However, he's looking for his first case and I was thinking that he would be able to take your case for free and---"
"What!? No!" Sirocco cut her off, making everyone tense up. "We have good money and we're going to hire a good lawyer, not some boy that just got off the bus. I'm sorry but we need to get working on finding a successful law firm and quick. I don't want my boy staying in no jail with a bunch of murderers for over a week!"

[Reno]

It's almost funny... how quickly and effectively a court can rip apart a family so apathetically. Roxas held Aqua carefully as she cried, unable to offer soothing words like his brother was. He could only stare blankly at the wood of the judge's podium, now vacant. He dare not look at the door his twin had just walked into never to return out of.

They had just... taken him away. No regards. No guilt. No regrets. It didn't matter he had a family that loved him that was now crushed to pieces or that they just put a pregnant woman in financial and emotional danger by taking Ven away from her. It didn't matter to them at all...

Roxas was so lost he hardly took notice of the woman who joined then so suddenly; only partially heard what she was offering, but something about what his father responded with seemed to register. "Sirocco!" He heard his mother cry but she didn;t get to finish her scolding before he jumped in.

"Yeah well, you already did that didn't you dad? spent all that money for a 'good' lawyer and look Ven's still in fucking jail!" His father shot him a look and Roxas looked right back, fury boiling in his heart. "When the fuck are you ever going to learn money won't buy you everything you want? Like us thinking you actually give a shit about us and not your damn reputation."
"Roxas!" Bryna cried but her son wasn't done.

"What? I know you two are so ashamed of us. And Ven got himself in this mess he should just stay there and 'think about what he did', right?" Roxas said, quoting his father exactly from what he had told him when he sent him off to rehab. "Besides, I'm sure you two have MUCH better things to do with that cash anyways. Maybe a gold encrusted Christmas tree for the fucking ball, right?" He huffed getting up from the bench and pushed past them, stomping down the hall. The rest of them just stood or sat there a bit speechless.

Bryna's cheeks reddened feeling ashamed. "I-I'm sorry Carina. He's usually not like that..."
She tried to excuse, but Sora sighed at this lie. "Not unless dad is around."
"Sora!"
"It's true." The brunette shrugged, rubbing Aqua's arms. She hadn't even looked up still silently crying, her heart utterly shattered. He really felt for her. "If you'll excuse us, I'm going to take Aqua home..." He stood, helping the blue haired woman stand.

[Rikugurl]

Sirocco's eyes widened as Roxas suddenly mouthed off at him. What was it with them!? "ROXAS!?" He yelled after his son, watching him leave down the hallway before crossing his arms. As the head of the house hold, he felt like he was the one to keep things together... and it was all crumbling down...
His eyebrow rose when he heard Sora, looking at him with a frown on his face.

He didn't say a word as he watched the brunette walk Aqua out of the courthouse, sighing some. That poor woman. He'd make sure she would be financially alright. He was sure that she was given title to Ven's bank account anyway... that had hundreds of thousands of dollars...
But did.... did he get all that money from....
No.

He shook his head, hearing his lawyer walk over. "Sir---"
"You're fired."
"W-What!?"
"You heard me. You didn't even try. What did I pay you for?"
"Sir, you didn't pay me ye---"
"Then I guess you didn't want the money that badly. Good day."
The man blinked before grumbling, walking out of the court house.

"Don't worry about it, Bryna... none of that matters right now. What matters is your son. I know that... my son is fresh in this line of work but that's the advantage. Everything is fresh in his mind... and I know he can help your son, Bryna. I know... that this is coming out of no where but... a long time you told me that if someone is in need, give them everything you can spare to help them... and it doesn't have to be money." She rubbed her back before looking at Sirocco, seeing that his face didn't change one bit.

Her head shook before she pulled the woman closer, giving her a warm and comforting hug. "Let's... talk about this over some tea?"


As Roxas walked outside, his phone (one that Sora gave him so he didn't have to deal with the wrath of their father) went off. The ID number read Xion...

[Reno]

Large feet clomped onto the ground of the stone steps, Roxas shoving his ringed fingers into his pockets to ward off the nipping of the cold air. He huffed, kicking a random soda can down the sidewalk. What the hell was going on? He thought he was the only one with a messed up life in this family but it appeared he was wrong…

He jerked in surprise when he heard the sound of his phone going off, breaking him from his thoughts. He pulled it out from his pocket, glancing down at the caller ID… and was shocked by the name it said. Xion…? He scoffed, hitting the button on the side to cancel the call before opening it, turning it off completely.


Sora sighed, seeing his brother heading off in some random direction down the sidewalk. He had no idea where he was going, especially considering it was he who had driven him here. All he knew for certain was he didn’t want to be bothered. That was fine though, he had to get Aqua home and figure out what the hell they were going to do. She had a baby coming along and no matter if dad could hire a ‘better’ lawyer, he was sure his brother would be behind bars for… for awhile before the case could be put to trial again.

Sora’s heart felt heavy as he murmured soothingly to the blue-haired woman, helping her into his car before getting into the driver’s seat. Nothing had really hit him quite yet; all he knew was he had to take care of Aqua like Ven would have wanted him to. He stuck the key in the ignition, revving the engine alive.

It wasn’t until he was pulling away from the curb that he realized… Carina’s hair looked awfully familiar to the friend’s of his past.


“Yes,” Bryna agreed softly, “Some tea would be lovely right now. We can do some catching up even, I would love so much to hear more about Riku.” She turned to her husband, placing a hand on his shoulder. “’Rocco, go on home. I’ll take the transit home, okay?” She knew better then to have her husband come along; right now he needed some time to cool off and… accept what just happened.

She took Carina’s arm lightly, steering her towards the front of the court house. “I know of a good café nearby. Nice and quiet.”


“My Carina, you haven’t changed one bit after all these years. And me? I’m sure I’ve turned into a withered hag by now!” Bryna said, blowing some steam off of the top of her cup. She spoke modestly of course. Neither of them had aged drastically though they both showed similar signs that they were getting on in years. Rough wrinkles around their eyes and mouths, gray coloring on the roots of their parted hair (okay well in Carina’s case, turning grayer), thinning skin around their hands and arms.

She heard her old friend reply, making her smile. Though friends, they hardly spoke much; most of their conversation came from Christmas cards or birthday cards wishing well of each other. It had been a long time since they had honestly got together; by god, she was sure the last time had been years ago, back when the boys were still in high school and Roxas decided to be the second boy to give her an emotional crisis with his drug abuse (the first had been Sora and his… lifestyle). Now Carina was getting to see her third…

“So…” Bryna started tentatively, adding some sugar to her tea and stirring it with a wooden stick, “Riku’s a lawyer after all, even though he was sort of iffy about going into the profession? The men our boys are growing into.”

[Rikugurl]

Blue eyes widened, looking down at the phone. Had... Sora just hung up on her? Or... Maybe Sora gave his phone to Roxas...
"Why...?" Tears started to run down her cheek again before she looked up at the door to Roxas's dorm. He had been gone all day... and all the students in class that morning were talking about one of the Holani boys being arrested for murder. When one of the girl said 'the blonde one', Xion had freaked out. Had Roxas gone crazy because of her and KILLED someone?

But she was proved wrong when she asked, the girl saying that it wasn't Roxas but his identical twin.
That meant... poor Aqua....


A strange car was parked outside of the apartment building where a small little breakfast bar was. It was where Ventus and Aqua had breakfast on the days they got up late or just didn't feel like cooking. They lived just above it so it was convenient.
However, as another car pulled up, it was easy to see who the strange car belonged too since a man with a suit and tie... and long blue hair, stood at the entrance of the door to the apartment.

"Aqua..." The man spoke as he walked over to the car, seeing his sister in the passenger seat. He opened the door for her, helping her out before holding her in his arms. When Sora got out as well, the man could only move his mouth in silence speaking: Thank You...


The woman smiled, shaking her head. "Oh dear, don't say that. You look amazing as always, especially being so busy as you are." The silver hair woman smiled as she blew some steam from her cup of coffee as well. She couldn't believe the poor drama in her friend's life. First Sora with Sirocco about being gay... then Roxas in rehab for doing drugs... now... Ventus for expected murder! She knew she was smart by just having one... though it wasn't her choice. Her husband died before her son was even born... She could never love another man... so she could never have another child. If she had more money, she'd try to adopt but...

She glanced up at her old friend, smiling as she spoke of her son. "Yes... he was kind of on a tight rope with that. He either wanted to major in business... or in law. His heart was really for the business degree... but... you see... Riku is gay... and he was worried that his credibility as a business man would...suffer from that." She could see Bryna's face change, looking guilty as she was sure Riku got that idea because of the way Sirocco banned Sora from the Christmas ball if he was going to bring a boyfriend.

"Don't worry, Bryna... he really got into law school when he first started it and he flew through it with flying colors. When he told me he was moving here because he found some space to make a firm and an apartment above it, I knew it would be perfect for him just being a few blocked from the court house... and because it was back in Twilight City." She took a sip before smiling. "Maybe I'll even move back here!"

[Reno]

Fingers snapped up the blinker, hearing it click softly as an arrow pointed to the right. He turned carelessly, not seeing any other cars around but really driving was the last thing on his mind. He drove down partway down the road before pulling up to the curb, noticing a second car in front of the apartment complex.

But when he saw the blue-haired man stepping down from the stoop, he had no more questions about it. He cut the engine, sighing as he saw Saix helping his sister from the automobile, before he too got out, his eyes turning sad as he heard the poor woman start to sob again. He only nodded silently to Saix's thanks, before he lead them down the sidewalk up to the apartment. He took out a strange set of keys that had keychains that were... certainly not Sora's style.

That because they were his brother's keys.

He unlocked the door, opening it slowly and moving aside so Sai could usher her in. He swallowed hard as he saw at the familiar touches of the room, having marks of the two who had lived her.

There would be two again one day... or maybe no one at all.


The slightly younger woman looked down at her glass a little guiltily as she heard why Riku had not gone into the business like he had wanted to because he was... gay. Having a son of her own such as that she knew Sora was... cut off from certain opportunities; maybe it had been wrong to tell Carina about Sirocco's treatment of Sora...

But her worried were wiped away as the other spoke about how well Riku had taken to the profession and actually liked it. She smiled some, hearing her friend might be moving back. "that would be nice to see you more often! And hey who knows, maybe we can hook our boys up!"

[Rikugurl]

The blue hair man paused as the door was opened, seeing the apartment the way that the two lovers had left it before heading out yesterday morning. He walked inside with his sister, just being in this place made her hold onto him tighter. Maybe she didn't want to stay in a place that was meant for two...
He stopped again, leaning close and whispering to her, asking her softly if she rather stay with him for awhile but she just seemed to shake her head.

"Alright... why don't you get into something more comfortable? I need to talk to Sora, alright?" Saix smiled, rubbing his sister's back before she left towards what seemed to be a bedroom before closing the door.
The man sighed before turning and looking at the brunette who had walked in. "I can't believe this is happening... I'm so sorry..." He spoke softly. "I'll stay with Aqua and help her out until Ventus is released."

Blue eyes glanced around before shaking his head. "Speaking of which... do you have a lawyer yet? I'd wish to help but I'm not sure if our credibility would be thrown out since I'm his girlfriend's brother..."


Carina blinked as she heard Bryna say something about their boys hooking up. She really was... so much different from Sirocco. She gave her old friend a warm smile before shaking her head. "That would be interesting but... I'm afraid Riku is much to shy. I mean... he's already 24 and he's never even been on a date before! It seems like when we moved... he just closed himself away to his studies. I know how much he misses Sora..." She took another sip of coffee before she suddenly laughed. "Oh Bryna! Do you remember how much they played together?"

As Bryna started to talk about some things she remembered, the silverette reached into her purse and looked through a few things before taking out a very old, worn picture before handing it across the table. It was of a small little Sora and another small little boy playing with wooden sticks. "They'd play for hours..."

[Reno]

The brunette shook his head as the other apologize, smiling faintly, feeling a little lost for words. "Not your fault... and thanks. I'm sure... she's going to need the support." He knew he'd be here for Aqua as much as he could too though. Hell she was practically his sister-in-law, ring or no ring!

Sora sighed, slumping on the couch, hearing the other ask a few questions. "Well we had a lawyer... but I'm sure dad fired him by now." He looked up at Saix, "But regardless who handles the case... don't we need new evidence too? Isn't that like... double jeopardy or something...?" He wasn't very good with legal terms; the only reason he knew what double jeopardy even was was thanks to movies...


Bryna smiled as she looked down, seeing a cute picture of her son playing with a small, silver-haired boy. "Oh... I remember this..." She chuckled softly, before looking up at Carina. "We should at least have them see each other. Maybe Sora can bring Riku out of his shell some; he's still as sociable as he was when he was young!"

She looked back down at the picture, running her fingers along the edges of the picture again, this time over Riku's face. "Do...Do you really think... he can help my son?"

[Rikugurl]

Saix crossed his arms as he thought about it. "Honestly, from what I gathered, there wasn't ANY evidence. Ventus just seemed to be at the wrong place at the wrong time and that his fingerprints were on the knife and the blood was on his clothes. I don't know why they didn't actually do some investigating, being a Holani boy especially." He frowned, closing his eyes. "This case is utterly ridiculous... if I didn't know any better, someone wanted to make this a bigger case than it really is just to blow your family out of the water."

He opened his eyes and looked down at Sora. Someone with a grudge for the Holani family must of had an insider who worked in the police force... "It's bad enough that he plead guilty for prostitution..."


Carina smiled as she nodded. "I know he will, Bryna... and if he can't... he'll find someone who will."



The next day, a car pulled into a parking place in front of a law firm that was next to some shops. It was nice looking... and new. Two women and a man stepped out, looking around before closing their doors and walking up to the place. A silverette woman opened the door, letting the other two walk in. As they did, a man at his desk who seemed to be reading a large book looked up, and stood.

He walked around his desk as the small party came in before bowing slightly.
"Bryna, Sora... I want you to meet my son, Riku Mizushima... or should I say, reintroduce!" She giggled as she smiled at her son... who looked rather nervous. He wore his own silver in a half ponytail, some of the strands falling over his black framed glasses. behind them, it was easy to see shy, exotic ocean colored eyes. He wore a nice black outfit with a light blue and silver tie...that seemed to highlight his right ear that was full of silver looped earrings.

"It's nice to meet you again, Mrs. Holani..." He spoke, his voice deep and handsome but had a hint of adolescence still present.
Slowly, his eyes shifted, looking into deep blue of Sora's before he gave a soft smile.


Over at Sora's apartment, there was a knock on the door. Blue eyes were sad, knowing that the car was gone... but Roxas hadn't come to school... and she couldn't find him at the court house. She was hoping... he would be here... dealing with things that he shouldn't have to do alone.
"Roxas!? Roxas, if you're in there, please open up! We need to talk!" Xion called again before knocking once more. She knew she wouldn't be able to keep this up before the other people living in the complex started to complain.... but.... she....


The walls... were concrete... The ceiling was concrete... the bars that caged him in... were so cold to the touch. Everything was so cold. The bed, the toilet, the sink, the desk and the little shelf. That was his whole world as of this morning. At least... he didn't have a roommate. Still... he wasn't suppose to be here... he was suppose to be home... with Aqua... with their baby... with their life...

What did I do to deserve this? Fuck... I should of... I should of listened to her when she told me to stop! Aqua... I...I'm so sorry.... I had no idea. But... then we wouldn't have the apartment... our things... a ring or baby clothes... but... I guess as long as we had each other...

There was a sudden buzz that shook Ven out of his thought and the door to his cell opened. What....?
"Let's go! Showers!" A strict voice came from a man in a uniform as he walked across the door, seeing other people in orange follow him. Ven frowned before slowly getting up, feeling the weight of the handcuffs that he tried to forget. He had to wear them for his first week on this 'block'. A 'block' were everyone else here had murdered another human being.

He knew the minute he stepped out of his cell... he was fresh meat. He swallowed though, his eyes dark as he stepped to the door and walked after them towards where the shared showers were.

If only he knew...



Some men, about a dozen, came into the cafeteria a little late, all grins on their faces as they found seats in all different parts of the room. One in particular sat down next to a bruntte with tan skin and elbowed him. "Hey! You're not going to believe what just happened to me! I was taking a shower right, and some guy told this new bitch to bend over and got mouthed at so he slugged the bitch! Come to learn... that the bitch started giving out free fucking blow and hand jobs so he don't end up as no one's bitch!"

The rest of the table seemed to glace over, listening.

"I mean, I ain't no fag but shit! That felt good!"

A blonde, wet and naked male was on his knees as erections surrounded him. Hands gripped his hair, pulling his head in a different direction before one was shoved in his mouth. Another press on his cheek where a bruise was starting as his two other hands pumped more around him. His cheeks were flushed as his hidden tears matched the water he had just washed in.

"Hate to tell him that he's going to have to pull that shit all the time if he doesn't carry himself." The guy laughed before chowing down on his food.

Further down the table, a man with long, silver hair glanced over, his skin so pale that it looked like he could of seen a ghost... or was one. "So... what did you do with him afterward?"
"Ah, we gave him a shower, alright! HAHA! Just left the bitch here... But he don't need no help from you, Vanitas. When your bitch was transferred, he couldn't even walk!"
The silverette could only chuckle before frowning, seeing the tanned brunette suddenly get up with his tray. Their eyes met before Vanitas's narrowed. "Where are you going..... Terra?"