A Second Chance

Life and Death

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Roxas heavy, and therefore depressing, chapter you guys.

[♥]

[TWELVE YEARS AGO]

During a particularly beautiful night, with a sky filled with stars, Terra and Aqua committed the ultimate sin and decided they were too busy to join you and Ven. It's not that the two of you minded, per se, but it was tough sitting back while your friends prepared to be legends on their own right... Keyblade Masters...

"It's so pretty," Ven mutters, practically in a whisper as he stares up at the sky.

You can't even begin to count how many nights have been spent this way, with some combination of the four of you as you sprawl out on the grassy fields surrounding the castle. But tonight, it's just the two of you while Aqua and Terra train for their Mark of Mastery exam. It's only six months away, and all they can think about.

"It really is," you agree with a soft smile as you head flops down to the side to stare at your blond friend. "Ven?"

"Yes, darling?" he asks with a sickeningly sweet, fake chipper voice that automatically causes you to giggle.

"What do you remember, of your life before you came here?"

Ven shifts awkwardly, though he holds your gaze as he blinks a few times in silence.

"I already told you. Nothing."

"There has to be something," you press, rolling onto your side so you're fully facing the boy.

Ven pauses, his lips pursing as he mulls over your question. Was there something he could remember, before he walked through the double doors of the castle in the Land of Departure and saw the worried and curious faces of his best friends?

"The stars," Ven whispers, clearing his throat when he realizes how quietly he was speaking as he turns his gaze to the twinkling lights in the sky. "I remember watching the stars on a beach. Just like this."

"Bet the company wasn't nearly as good," you tease, reaching out to gently smack Ven's arm to force him to finally meet your gaze.

His head tilts to the side, his bright blue eyes capturing yours as you lie together in comfortable silence. What Ven wouldn't give, he thinks to himself, for you to know what goes on in his head whenever he sees your smiling face, hears your laugh, watches you training with Terra, your face contorted in concentration as you try your best to remember everything he says.

You're perfect, even though you'd deny it until you're blue in the face.

"No better company in the worlds," Ven finally decides, grinning as a beaming smile grows on your face at his words.

Maybe one day, he'll finally grow the courage to allow himself to truly fall for you. But for now, nothing makes him happier than being your friend, enjoying the closeness of your bond and moments just like this.

Maybe one day...

[TWILIGHT TOWN]

The Struggle tournament ended in victory for Roxas, made all the more sweet due to the fact that Setzer refused to learn his name, even once he lost. If he had to be called "Rucksack" one more time, he'd beat that creepy guy over the head with his Struggle bat just for fun.

After enjoying the screams of the crowds, and showing off the large trophy presented to him, Roxas and his friends retired to their favorite place – on top of the tower. The breeze ruffles Roxas' hair as he studies his trophy with a smile, admiring the colorful orbs decorating the tree-like design.