Fractured Twilight {KH Fanfic/Boy Of Choice}

Chapter VIII

"Whoaaa King of Darkness has a face!"

Axel was the first to comment on the state of Ember and Vanitas as they entered the common home. Both of their wounds were gone as the potion did its job, yet their clothes were battered just enough for people to notice. Ember exchanged a glance with Vanitas, who's face immediately turned red as everyone in the room blatantly stared. He scoffed and clenched what was left of his helmet that he held against his hip. With one last annoyed click of his tongue he began to trudge towards the stairs.

"I'll be ready in five." He muttered.

Once he was out of sight Ember's attention turned to the rest of the boys who all stared at her with curious eyes. With a groan she plopped herself onto the couch next to Sora who immediately placed a comforting hand on her thigh.

"Are you okay?" He asked softly.

Ember ran her hand down her cheeks and groaned during the process as if she was wiping dirt from her skin. "So long story short we were attacked by some Organization member named Xaldin who broke Vanitas' ugly helmet."

Roxas gasped with surprise. "Whoa! Really?!"

Axel dramatically placed the back of his hand on his forehead. "What a shame! He was the cook of the Organization! Maybe they'll starve to death now."

Roxas playfully slapped his friend at the back of his head. "I get that you're trying to be funny but we really should plan some sort of attack... Or something."

Ember shrugged. "There's not much to actually plan is there? We're following Vanitas' feelings, we have no idea what we'll run into." She shook her head in defeat.

Sora's grip on her thigh only tightened. "Hey no biggie. We'll handle anything that comes our way!"

"So Sora... Does this mean you'll let Vanitas drive the ship?" Riku piped in.

"I'm not fucking driving anything!" A shout from just up the stairs was heard, causing everyone to burst into laughter.

Ember shrugged once more, but this time her intentions were more playful. "I think he could do anything he set his mind to."

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"I was wrong before! So wrong! Vanitas slow the hell down!"

Ember clung onto Roxas who had a tight grip onto one of the seats. Axel strapped himself in tightly while Sora was in the other passenger seat. Riku resorted to clinging onto Sora's seat as Vanitas was driving the Gummi Ship harshly, his hesitation causing the ship to toss and turn abruptly.

"If I could just teleport I would!" Vanitas snapped.

Sora sheepishly grinned as his knuckles turned white from grabbing the arms of the seat so hard. "He's got this! No worries everyone!"

Riku clicked his tongue in annoyance. "Who are you trying to reassure? Yourself or us?"

Ember's grip on Roxas' waist only tightened. She knew that using a portal everywhere would be hopeless in finding Ventus, but if Vanitas were to simply drive the ship he could just fly towards whatever feelings he had. It made the most logical sense, however he clearly never had any practice. Yet, there was no time to practice to begin with. They were running out of time, and flying lessons wasn't something to be squeezed into everyone's schedule.

"Van if you-"

"Don't call me that I'm not a fucking car!" Vanitas scoffed as he interrupted Sora's attempt at advice.

Ember heard him force a deep breath, slowing the ship down just enough to allow him to focus. Her worried expression softened as she realized he was doing his best and the ship continued onward but at a slower pace. After some more time passed, she was able to relax and release herself from Roxas and finally looked out the window.