Warning, this may not make since, don't ask me about it. You have been warned. And to make it easier to picture, just think of the Nightmare Before Christmas' Halloween Town, it should help.

Chapter I: All Hollow's Eve

One night on the outskirts of a little nobody town, a small brunette was lying in a pool of blood. He was beat up pretty badly. His face was swollen, his collar bone was broken, and every inch of his body was aching. His breathing was also shallow and coming in gasps. He felt his life slipping. Then, out of nowhere, he felt someone take him in their arms.

"Don't worry, you'll be alright." The man said. The brunette couldn't reply, even if he could it would only be less than a whisper. But the brunette didn't believe the stranger. He knew his body and mind were slipping. But then, he felt something sharp pierce the skin of his neck. The brunette wanted to let out a scream but he couldn't seem to find one. Shorty after, he felt a sticky and icy run down his throat. He couldn't place what it was. But he really didn't care. He started to feel light and sleepy. "It's ok. . . It'll all be over soon." The stranger's voice was deep and calming. It made the brunette feel relaxed and safe. He then slipped into a deep silent sleep. . .

"Come on, wake up!" The brunette felt something shaking him. He figured it was the stranger, only his voice wasn't calm like before. He sounded panicked and worried. "Shit! Come on, wake up!" The brunette groaned and slowly opened his eyes. His vision was blurry at first, but once it cleared he was met with a pair of bright orange eyes. "Are you ok?"

The brunette shook his head. "What happened?" The stranger shook his head.

"You were dying. What cause that?" The stranger asked stroking the brunette's head.

"I don't . . . . . remember." The stranger shook his head.

"Do you remember your name?" The stranger asked.

"My name?" The brunette repeated a little confused. "My name is . . . Sora."

"Sora what?" The stranger was getting anxious.

Sora shook his head. "I don't know, just Sora." Sora felt his eyes getting heavy. He started to get very sleepy.

"No! Stay with me!" The stranger demeaned shaking him. But Sora couldn't stay awake. He soon drifted into a deep sleep. . .

Sora felt something warm hit his face. He groaned and sat up rubbing his eyes. When he opened them he yawned and his eyes widened. "Wow, that's such a pretty sunrise." Sora smiled. But it soon faded when he looked around and realized that he had no idea where he was. He had no idea when or how he got where he was. All he remembered was a deep voice pleading with him to stay with him. Sora stood and looked down at himself. He was covered in blood, his clothes were torn, and he was very unsteady. He then noticed he was sitting right at the base of an oddly shaped hill. With an idea in his head, Sora tried to get to the top to see if the surrounding area would be familiar to him. But when he got to the top, he was met with disappointment. He didn't recognize a damn thing. He was lost. But then he noticed a small gray town not far from where he was. With a small trace of relief, he slid down the hill and whispered to himself. "Maybe someone there can help me." Once at the bottom, Sora headed in the direction on the town.

It wasn't that long of a walk. Just about twenty minutes or so, but to Sora, it seemed to take forever. Once Sora was there, he found it very odd that no one was around. Having a really creepy feeling creep up on him, like the feeling of being watched, Sora slowly and quietly walked the town. As he walked, he'd call out 'hello' or 'is someone there'. He was hoping someone was here, but the town seemed completely deserted. As Sora walked deeper into the maze of odd shaped buildings and walls, he swore he heard footsteps right behind him. He'd look behind him only to find no one there. He thought it was just him being paranoid. Sora continued to walk, but stopped when he came up to a really tall fountain. For some reason, it made him smile. But when Sora noticed the building behind it, that smile faded. It was a creepy castle like structure that had to be several floors high and looked like it could hold four ball rooms. As Sora looked closer, he saw a figure covered by shadows looking at him. Sora felt his body freeze, like he was in a trance. But once the figure disappeared, Sora went back to 'normal'. With one last look, Sora slowly turned around to walk away only to bump into something. He looked up to find a person with shoulder length pink hair and a slyly twisted look on his face. It made fear rise up in Sora's throat.

"Well what do we have here? An orphaned fledgling?" The pink head snickered. Sora gulped and was preparing to run. "Now why don't you come with me?" He reached out his hand to touch Sora's face. Sora would have let him if his scenes and mind weren't screaming for him to run. Once it all started clicking, Sora bolted to try and get away from the guy. Sora ran as fast as he could and was waiting for a breath that oddly never came. He found it very shocking but he didn't care at the moment. He just wanted to get away from the pink haired man. Sora turned into a side alley but was soon stopped when he realized he was blocked off by a tall red head. Sora felt a panic rise in his throat.

The red head smiled. "Alright fledgling, fight, fight, fight." Sora gulped. "Ya know an orphaned fledgling usually never lasts on its own."

"A what?" Sora was really confused. "Who are you?"

"Introductions? Fine. The name's Axel. Got it memorized?" Axel smirked while pointing at his temples. "And you are, fledgling?"

Sora swallowed hard. "Sora. Now what's a 'fledgling'?"

Axel chuckled. "You are. But, because your creator's nowhere to be found, I guess mine will have to tell you later. Right, Marluxia?" Sora turned around to find himself face to face with the pink haired man. Sora felt a rush of panic course through his body from his feet to his head and bolted in Axel's direction, only he forgot Axel was there and ran right into him.

Axel saw his chance and grabbed Sora, who tried to escape but couldn't because of Axel's unusually strong grip. But to Sora's surprise, Axel picked him up bridal style and pulled him close to his chest.

"Relax; we're not going to hurt you. . . I promise." Axel said trying to calm Sora down. "Now calm down, you'll get your heart beating again." 'Again?' Sora thought. His hand went right to his chest and he was dumbfounded when he couldn't make out his heartbeat. Getting really scared, Sora gripped onto Axel's shirt as Axel walked up to a small stone house. It was two stories, but it was just enough for two, maybe three, roommates.

Once inside, Axel put Sora down on a small sofa. Sora looked up at him. "So where am I?" He asked as Marluxia closed and locked the door.

"Most people would say you're in Halloween Town, but to their disappointment, this town consists only of vampires." Sora's eyes widened and his hands went to the spot where he felt the stabbing pain from before. There, he found a scar in the shape of teeth marks. "Now I have a question for you, where is your creator?" Marluxia asked looking Sora in the eye.

"I . . . I don't know." Sora said quietly. Axel and Marluxia looked at each other. Axel then looked at the hopeless Sora sitting on the sofa.

"Wait here." Marluxia ordered. "Axel, come with me."

Axel sighed. "Yes sir." Axel fallowed Marluxia into another room, away from Sora. After closing and locking the door behind him and Axel, Marluxia turned to face a disappointed Axel.

"We can't keep him." Marluxia said coldly.

"And why not? I'm sick of this shit! I'm sick of having to turn in orphans to be killed because they don't have anyone to raise them." Axel growled. "So, if you want to turn him in, go right on ahead, but I'm going out there and show that I'm a man of my word." Axel threw the door open and went back to the sofa. "Sorry about-that. . . . Sora?"

"Hum?" Sora head popped out from behind the corner of the hall. Axel was stunned.

"How did you. . . How did you get over there?" Axel's mouth nearly dropped.

"I got up and walked. I got bored just sitting there." Sora smirked.

"But. . . Marluxia gave you a direct order. . . I can't even say no to him yet, and I've been here for five years." Sora just tilted his head. He couldn't figure out what Axel was going on about. "Anyway," Axel scratched the back of his head. "Let's get you cleaned up and out of those clothes." Axel smiled and Sora swore he was going to blush, but it never came.

"Well, I guess a warm bath does sound nice." Sora said. Axel took his hand and led him up to a small bathroom.

"Ok, sit here for right now." Axel said pointing at a toilet. Sora did as Axel got a bath ready. Once Axel was sure the water was hot enough, he stood up and turned to Sora. "Strip down and get in, I'll be right back." Axel shut the door behind him as he left the room, leaving Sora feeling awkward. Slowly, Sora stood up and took off his clothes. Once his clothes were off, he looked at himself in a mirror. He wasn't sure if he should be shocked or not. His eyes were blood shot, his hair was a mess, and he was covered in blood.

Sora lowered his head. "What happened to me?" He whispered. The door then opened to reveal an awkward looking Axel. .

"Sorry. Should have knocked, I guess." He was holding a sponge in on hand with a basket over that wrist, filled with different soaps.

"It's ok. Unless you're gonna rape me." Sora wrapped his arms over his chest and turned his back towards Axel, who chuckled.

"Keep that up and I just might." Axel winked. "Now in the tub you go!" Sora grinned then got in and was surprised to see that one side of the tub was really deep and the other was like a step.

"Woh! Awesome. Are all tubs like this here?" Sora asked sitting on the step.

"No. No two house holds are a-like. Each vampire has different tastes. Like, when I'm out from Marly's rule, I'll have my place like an all out rock house. There are very few of those seeing as how most vampires here are classy." Axel took a cup and dunked it into the water then poured it over Sora's head.

"Classy? You mean like really high, snobby class?" Sora questioned.

"Yup. Damn you have tick hair." Axel tried to run his figures through it but they got suck. "But we can tame that." Axel spent a good half hour shampooing and conditioning Sora's hair. "There. That should last for a year or so, now to get that blood off you." Axel took the sponge, covered it in soap, and started to scrub the Sora's body.

"Axel, do you do this for a living?" Sora asked leaning forward.

"Nope. . . Not now anyway. But when I was human, I helped at an elderly living home. . ." Sora felt Axel's hand drop from his back and looked behind him at Axel.

"Are you ok?" Sora asked.

"I'll be fine. Just thinking about . . . never mind. Think you can take it from here?" Axel smiled giving Sora the sponge. He then got up and left the room. Sora stood up and finished getting the blood off. Once he was done, he saw that the water had turned a brownish-red. Swallowing hard, Sora pulled the plug and got out. Wrapping a towel around his waist, he left the bathroom and found Axel going through his small closet. "Here we go. Here." He threw Sora a long sleeve black T-shirt. "Sorry though. I don't have anything that will fit your waist." Axel scratched his head. Sora just looked down, embarrassed.

"Don't worry about it. I'll be fine." Sora turned around to put the shirt on.

"Alright. You get dressed; I'll get 'food'. I'm starved, and I know you are to." Axel jumped up and went to the door.

"How can you tell that? Besides, I don't feel hungry." As soon as the words were out of Sora's mouth, his stomach growled.

"You were saying?" Axel smirked and left the room. Sora sighed and pulled the shirt over his head and took off the towel. He then sat on the bed and waited for Axel. When he got back, Axel sat on the floor next to him. "Here, by your sent, I'm guessing your blood type is AB negative, which is an oddity." Axel handed Sora a wine shaped bottle. "Enjoy my friend." Axel smiled as Sora took the bottle. He then opened his own and started gulping it down. Sora nodded and looked at his bottle. It didn't look to bad, the deep red liquid made his mouth water. With one deep breath, Sora took a sip from the bottle and the taste melted in his mouth. He tried his best not to drink it too fast and savor each drop. When he finished, he place the bottle in his lap and wiped his mouth. Axel just looked at him with a slight smile. "So what'd you think?"

Sora looked up. "I. . . I can't. . . To good for words." And to him it was. But He noticed Axel found amusement in it. "What?"

"Nothing." Axel opened another bottle.

Sora sighed. "So, Axel, where's Marluxia?"

Axel's face stone cold. He figured Marly left to tell the elders about Sora. But instead of telling Sora that, he looked at the clock. "Who knows? It's after nine so he might have gone to bed."

Sora looked puzzled. "Why would he-Oh, never mind. Forgot that day is night around here." Axel smiled and this time Sora was able to see his sharp canines. Sora felt oddly frightened a little bit, but then ran his tongue over his top teeth and found two really sharp canines and two sharpened incisors. Then a thought accrued to him. "By the way, you never answered my question. What's a fledgling?"

"Well, in easy terms, it's a baby vampire." Axel smirked. "So Sora, what was your human life like?"

"Hmmm. . ." Sora thought for a moment. "What was my human life like?"

Axel's head snapped towards Sora. He was flabbergasted. "You don't remember?"

"No. Can't say that I do. I don't even remember being turned." Sora said looking up at the ceiling. "Nope. Can't remember a damn thing. . ." Axel's mouth all but dropped. Never before had he dealt with a vampire with no memory of his past.

"You are by far-the strangest fledgling I've ever met. No, you are the strangest vampire I've ever met." Axel leaned against his bed gulping down his third bottle. Sora on the other hand, he sat there and tried to remember something. But he couldn't. All he had was a feeling that someone was looking for him. But the harder he tried to remember, a weird pain in his head would strike him. Frustrated, he gave up. As he looked around Axel's room, he noticed that Axel wasn't the cleanest person. But Sora didn't care.

After a few minutes of scanning the room, Sora was overcome but sleepiness. He laid his head down on Axel's lap and went out cold. Axel was surprised but grew over it. He looked down at Sora and a wave of guilt hit him. Sora kinda reminded him of his little brother, who would be sixteen now. Axel sighed. Memories of him and his brother playing together flooded his mind. Axel just shook his head. He wasn't going to think about it.

When he looked back down at Sora, Axel thought he looked at peace. So Axel put down his bottle and picked Sora up to put him on his bed. After covering him up, Axel sat on the floor. He knew that if the elders were coming to get Sora, it would be soon, and he wasn't going to let that happen. But after about five minutes, he too was knocked out cold. . .

That night, Sora woke up to a sweat smell. When he opened his eyes, the room was pitched black. After rubbing his eyes, Sora was able to make out shapes. Kinda like seeing in infrared. When Sora sat up, he hit his head. That's when he realized that he was lying on the bottom bunk of a bunk bed. After the pain left his head, Sora heard a loud snoring. He looked over the bedside to find Axel on the floor, out colt like a knocked out drunk. Seeing no point in trying to step over him, Sora settled on waking him up.

"Axel?" Sora tried to shake him, but that was a fail. But he then got an idea. Slowly Sora straddled Axel's waist and leaned down and started licking Axel's neck.

Axel then moaned. "Roxas . . ."

Sora sat up. "Roxas? Who's that?" Axel's eyes flew open and sat up to find himself face to face with Sora. "Um. . . Why are you sitting on me? It's kinda. . . Awkward."

"Because I was trying to wake you up. I couldn't get up without stepping on you." Sora said.

"Oh . . . *yawn* Night time already?" Axel rubbed his eyes as Sora nodded. "Alright, well, let's get down stairs and get something to eat."

"But what about-" Sora looked around for the bottles from this morning.

"Drank the last one. . . I was hungrier than I thought. Now come on." Axel picked Sora up as he stood up, which freaked Sora out. Axel didn't seem to notice, he just continued down stairs, where the sweat smell got stronger. "Now what is that?" Axel asked as he put Sora down.

"A personal favorite, gingerbread cookies! Haven't made them in a while." Marly said looking at the boys. "And I gave it some thought, and I'm not going to turn him in." A smile rose on Axel's face, and a confused expression grew on Sora's.

"What does he mean?" Sora asked looking at Axel.

"Remember when we said most fledglings don't make it on their own?" Sora nodded. "Well, that's mostly because they need someone to raise him, but our elder also said that if anyone finds an orphan is to make a choice; either they can raise it or turn it in. But seeing as how fledglings are like raise kids, most people turn them in." Sora's face went blank.

"What do they do to the one-" Marly raise his to cut Sora off.

"You don't want to know. And truth be told, we really don't know what happens. The 'Nobles' keep that classified." Marly said. "But on the other hand, who wants breakfast? I made pancakes!" They laughed as Axel turned the dining room lights on.

After taking their seats, the three of them ate their pancakes, which Sora loved. Afterwards, Axel excused himself to get a shower leaving Sora and Marly to clean up.

"So Sora," Marly said opening the oven. "Axel told me as he was leaving that you have no memory your past. Is that true?" Marly turned to Sora after he took the cookies out.

"Yeah. Is that a bad thing?" Sora asked washing the dishing.

"Not really. Makes it easier to deal with the change. It's just strange. I wish Axel could have forgotten." Marly lowered his head a bit.

"Why?"

"Well, let's just say he gave up a lot, and he left someone dear to him behind. And I think he sees a little bit of that person in you. That's why he saved you, I guess." Marly looked at Sora then went back to putting the cookies on a plate.

"Oh. . ." Sora felt a little hurt. Not for him, but for Axel. Sora only felt that he felt some one behind, but he didn't know who, so he couldn't really cry about it, but Axel could. And Sora couldn't help but wonder who the person was that he left behind in his old life. But instead of worrying about it, Sora changed the subject. "So who are these 'Nobles'?"

"They are our leaders; Sir Ivan, Sir Deven, and Sir, you're gonna love this one, Sir Everlord." Marly smirk as Sora snickered.

"'Everlord'? A little ironic don't cha think?" Sora smiled crossing his arms.

"That's what everyone says." Marly put the plate of cookies on the counter. "Now, let's let these cool and if you'd follow me." Marly took off his apron and practically skipped out of the kitchen. Sora followed him up the stairs, opposite of Axel's room. When Sora entered the room, he found Marly rummaging through a trunk that looked like it was full of clothes.

"What are you looking for?" Sora asked.

"Well, you can't run around just in a T-shirt without bottoms on, now can you?" Sora felt the nonexistent blush on his face as he pulled the front of the T-shirt down. "Seeing as how you're a bit small, I think-Ah!-Here we go!"Marly was holding up a pair of black skinny jeans and a small green short sleeve shirt. "Here, try these on." Sora took the clothes, Marly turned around, and Sora changed his clothes.

"Um, is my belly button supposed to be showing?" Sora asked turning around. Marly had a smile on his face.

"Yes, yes it is. Now stand still." Marly lifted up Sora's collar and tied a tie around his neck then fixed the collar. "Perfect. Oh, you look so cute."

Sora again felt that nonexistent blush. "Thanks Marly."

"You're quite welcome." Marly ruffled up Sora's hair. "Now, what say we grab some cookies then go out to see the town? My treat."

Sora couldn't help but smile. "If you insist." The two of them had at least two cookies then Marly went up to check on Axel.

"Hey, Axel, Sora and I are going want to-" Marly stopped when he found Axel sound asleep on his bed, snoring."Never mind then." Marly walked up to him and pulled his blanket over him. Marly smiled and left Axel, shutting his door behind him. "Sorry, but Axel won't be joining us, he's out cold."

"Oh. I didn't know he was that tired." Sora scratched the back of his head.

"Don't worry about it. I'm amazed you were able to wake him up." Marly grabbed a scarf and his keys and he and Sora were out the door, and Sora was amazed to see how many people really lived in this town. But really amazed him was how tall they were. "Surprised?"

"Kinda. Is everyone this tall here?" Sora hid behind Marly and stuck close to his side like a child to a parent.

"Not really. Most people here are average height." Sora just crept closer to Marly as a man like a dark shadow passed by them. "Don't worry. You're with me, so you'll be fine." Slowly, Sora just walked by Marly's side. It took him awhile to adjust to everything, but after about ten minutes of walking around, he relaxed.

"Marly, I have a question."

"And what would that be?" Marly asked.

"That big building by the fountain, where you scared me half to death yesterday, who lives there?" Sora pointed at the pointed top of the building, where Sora got that creepy feeling again.

"The Nobles. Why?" Marly asked confused.

"No reason. Just asking." Sora looked over to the building at the window where he saw the shadow yesterday. "So why are there so many decorations being put up?"

"Well, you came at a bit of an odd time. See, tomorrow's the big Halloween bash, or All Hollow's Eve, if you like. And seeing as how we're all vampires here, with the exception of one, we feel the need to celebrate it. You do remember the phrase 'Trick-or-Treat' right?"

"Yup. That's when you go up to someone's house on Halloween and ask for a treat, or you play a trick." Sora giggled.

"Well, it seems you only forget who you are. . . Again nothing wrong with it." Marly said scratching his head. "But anyway, do you know why we celebrate All Hallow's Eve?" Marly asked opening a door to a building.

"Um. . . Didn't have to deal with the spirits of the dead visiting the world of the living?"

"That's right. Well, here we are our first destination." Marly smiled. Sora looked around to find that he was in a boutek. "Feel free to browse. I'm pretty sure Xaldin won't mind."

"Xaldin? Who is that?" Sora tilted his head.

"That would be me." Sora nearly jumped at the sound of the voice from behind him. "Sorry. I didn't mean to scare you." When Sora turned around, he found a pretty tall guy with dreadlocks and big sideburns standing behind him. . . He had big eye brows to.

"It's ok. Just getting use to this place. And being scared seems to happen quite a lot." Sora looked over at Marly who was on the verge of laughing.

"Yes it does. So Marluxia, When did you make a new fledgling? I thought Axel was just enough for you." Xaldin said crossing his arms.

"He is. Sora here 'snot mine. Axel and I found him this morning. Axel didn't want to turn him in so I decided to keep him." Marly said running his hand through Sora's hair.

"Orphan hun? I can't see why someone would abandon you. You show great potential." Xaldin said making a circle around Sora.

"Well. . . I don't remember who my crater was, or why they left, but I do remember them begging me to 'stay with him'." Marly and Xaldin just looked at each other. "What?"

"Well. . . Maybe he thought you were going to die, and just left you there. . . But still, it doesn't make sense. . . Oh well, if I think about it anymore, I'm going to lose it. All that matters is that you're fine and. . . . Living." Marly and Xaldin just bursted out laughing. Sora just rolled his eyes. It would take him a while to get use to the way the folks here lived.

Once Xaldin and Marly were done busting their guts, Xaldin got out a measuring tape and took Sora's measurements. Then Marly dragged him to the section where clothes would fit him, and after an hour of trying things on, Sora was getting really bored. He was thankful he only had one more to try on.

"Ok, if this doesn't work what next?" Sora asked opening the dressing room door.

"Then Xaldin takes it from here." Marly said looking up. "But that won't be necessary, because that's perfect." Sora was wearing, or trying on a white shirt, that showed his belly button, covered by a black jacket that only covered his ribs, with short sleeves and a hood, with knee length black cacky shorts, with black and red socks and groves, with black ankle warmers.

Sora was relieved to hear that. "So what now?"

"Well, we get that outfit, and then we go and see Luxord to see if Axel's a wake. Care to join?" Marly asked Xaldin.

"No thanks. Just spent a whole day with him." Sora raised an eyebrow as he walked back into dressing room to change. Once back into the clothes Marly gave him, Marly paid for his other ones, and they wished Xaldin good night. After that, Marly lead Sora to a bar near the center of town near the fountain. Sora stopped near the door.

"Um, Marly. I can't go in there." Sora said.

Marly looked confused. "Why not?"

"Isn't that a bar?" Marly nodded. "Well, I'm not 21. I can't go in there." Marly smiled and shook his head.

"Most of the rules in the human world don't apply here. That includes the drinking age. Besides, you'll your age forever now." Marly smirked and pulled Sora inside. Inside, the music was booming, and it was pretty crowed. Sora felt really out of place. Everyone here must have been older than he was, in age and in years, and to make his paranoia worse, they were all looking at him. When Marly noticed that, he pulled Sora right to his waist. That's when Sora got scared. "He's with me!" Marly growled, which made Sora freeze. Marly could feel him shaking, so he took Sora's hand.

"That's just like you Marluxia." Marly's and Sora's head snapped to the right, where a muscularly built blond guy was sitting. "Always keeping the best looking ones to yourself." Sora gulped.

"Sorry, he's not mine, he's Axel's." The blonde's face went cold as Marly held Sora closer.

"Axel . . . that tramp."

"Awww. Now that's not nice." Sora was slightly relieved to hear Axel's voice from behind him. "I don't mean to get to every good looking guy before you, but hey, that's just my luck. Now, you can both shut up and stop harassing my friends, or leave, your choose." Sora noticed that Axel eyes went from green to red. Sora then got really scared.

"I have a better idea, how about we settle this here, and now." The blond and his friends then stood up and Marly and Axel took the stands.

"Or I have a better idea." Everyone in the bar froze. Sora looked around to see why, but he couldn't figure it out. But then he noticed a bluish-gray hair guy had come out of nowhere. And behind him were a smaller spiky haired blond and a taller blond with a goatee. The bluenette walked over to where he could speak to both the blond and Marluxia. "I see no need for you two to start anything. And over an orphan at that." The bluenette turned to Sora. "Sora, am I correct?" Sora just nodded. Something told him not to speak. "You are a special one. Very special indeed. You made the right choice in keeping him. Even if you didn't, I'm sure he'd still be alive."

"How can you tell that?" The spiky haired blond asked.

"Roxas, this is not your place. I'll tell you later." So this is Roxas. Sora thought. "Now for the matter at hand. Loran, I am disappointed in you. Lexaeus will hear about this and as will Ansem. Now, go." The bluenette pointed to the door, and slowly the blond Loran got up and left, with his friends following. "Now Marluxia."

"Yes Sir." Marly straightened up.

"I'd like to speak with Sora alone." The bluenette looked right at Sora, and Sora could swear he's seen him before.

"Of course Sir."

"But not now. After the celebration. I am needed elsewhere right now. I bid you good night." Marly bowed at the bluenette. "Roxas, behave." Roxas just rolled his eyes as the bluenette left.

"Finally. I thought he'd never leave." Roxas took off the black robe he was wearing to reveal that he was wearing a pair of really short short-shorts and a black arm band on each arm. "Ok, now everyone can go back to what they were doing. My dad left." Sora was amazed to see everyone in the bar unfreeze. He then looked back at Roxas with a really confused look. At the moment, Sora felt really out of place and lowered his gaze. "Hey, you ok?" Sora looked up and was met with a pair of deep blue eyes.

"Define 'ok'." Sora said placing his hand to his head.

"I think you should sit down Sora." Marly said pulling him to one of the bar stools. "Do you want to go back and rest?"

"No. . . I'll be fine. Just didn't expect that."

"Well get use to it." Marly, Sora, and Axel turned to look at Roxas. "That's how it is here. So, you're the one my father keeps raving about."

"Roxas, if you don't mind me asking-"

"Marluxia, sense when do I care about being asked anything?" Roxas smirked.

"Good point, but still, what did Zexion mean when he said it was right for me to keep Sora?" Marly asked.

"Not sure. Too be honest, I'm not sure what makes you so special. To me, you're just like the rest of us, well, with the exception of Riku, Saix, and me, we're different. But that's another story." Sora just raised his eyebrows. To him, Roxas wasn't making any scene.

After getting Sora calmed down, Marly signaled the blond with the goatee over. "Evening Luxord. Sorry about that."

Luxord smiled. "Nothing I wouldn't have been able to handle. Want anything special love?" Luxord asked Sora.

"As strange as it sounds, a bloody marry doesn't sound bad. . ." Sora was thinking out loud, but it was a good idea. When Luxord brought him his drink, he was completely relaxed. "So, what's exactly going to happen tomorrow?" Sora asked after taking a few sips of his bloody marry.

"Well, there's gonna be music, booze, sex, drugs, dancing, and lots of sweets. *sigh* can't wait." Roxas said laying his head down on the table.

"Wow. Sounds like people here know how to party." Sora smirked at Roxas.

"We sure do. Lexaeus even has a party side, and the biggest kill joy here." Roxas smiled. Sora toned out after Roxas started talking to Axel about the plans for tomorrow night and as Marly started to explain to Luxord how he and Axel met Sora in the first place. Sora thoughts tried to go back to his past. All he could find was a black could of smoke fogging everything. He tried to push harder, but that only brought that weird pain back to his head.

After having their drinks, the four went back to the small house. Sora was somewhat relieved, and decided just to sit back on the sofa. Marluxia went to the kitchen to get something to eat and Roxas and Axel went up to Axel's room, to do who knows what. Sora didn't really care at the moment; he just wanted to put his head down and go to sleep. When Marly came back into the room, he had a tray of cookies and two mugs of blood.

"Sleepy?" Marly asked handing Sora a mug.

"Yeah. Is that normal?" Sora took a sip.

"Yeah. It happens to all fledglings. That's why Axel still sleeps so much." Marly smiled and patted Sora's head. After finishing his mug, Sora placed it on the table next to the sofa and his eyes drifted shut. . .

When Marly found Sora asleep on the sofa, he smiled. He walked over to the closet in the hall and grabbed a pillow and blanket. He went back to Sora and slowly and carefully lifted his head and placed the pillow on the arm of the sofa to make Sora more comfy and then placed the blanket over him. After messing up Sora's hair, it was eight thirty in the morning, and Marly was tired. Marly walked over to close the curtains so the sun wouldn't get in Sora's eyes and went to bed. . .

The next morning, Sora was woken up by the sound of a doorbell. He looked to see if anyone was coming to answer it, but wasn't too surprised to see that no one was in a hurry, so he got up to answer the door. "Oh. Morning Sir."

"Evening, Sora." Zexion said moving to show Sora that it was twilight.

"Oh. . . Evening Sir." Sora smiled, forcing Zexion to smile and shake his head. "What can I do for you?"

"I'm looking for my blond copy of my DNA. Is he still here?" Zexion said crossing his arms.

"I believe so! Please." Sora moved inviting him in.

"Why thank you. I take it Marluxia is still asleep?" Zexion said as Sora shut the door.

"Nope. He just got up." Sora said pointing in the direction of the kitchen, where Marly came out brushing out his pink hair. Zexion's eyes widened and he looked behind him at Sora. He was considered the all-knowing, but he didn't see Marly like that.

"Good evening, Sir. Looking for Roxas I take it?" Marly asked flipping his hair out.

"Um, yes. Larxene said he didn't come home today. And seeing as how he and Axel are so close, I figured I'd start my search here." Marly smiled and rolled his eyes.

"I'll go get him." Marly said walking past them.

"Thank you." Once Marly was out of sight, Zexion turned to Sora. "How did you do that?"

"Do what?" Sora asked.

"How did you know Marluxia was waking up, if you just woke up?" Zexion had a distinct look of curiosity.

Sora just shrugged. "I just knew. Didn't you?" Sora looked confused.

"No. . . I didn't." Zexion placed his hand on Sora's check. Never before has he heard of a fledgling doing something like that. He'd be having a talk with his adviser latter. After about ten minutes of waiting, Roxas was finally down stairs. After thanking Axel for watching Roxas, him and Zexion left. Marly let Axel go back to sleep while Sora and Marly sat down and had breakfast, which consisted of candy corn, cupcakes, and a bunch sweat stuff that Sora was really starting to love.

Three hours later, it was closing close to midnight. Axel was up and dress. After he had his brunch, he went into the bathroom to get his makeup done. After he was done, Sora went in to change into the clothes Marly bought him. And after about ten minutes. . .

"Come on! If you don't hurry we're going to miss it." Axel said complaining.

"I'm coming! I'm coming!" Sora said opening the door." "Ok, now be honest, do I look like a fag?" Axel and Marly looked at each other laughed. "You don't have to be that harsh." Sora crossed his arms.

"Sora, you look fine." Axel said. "But a little eyeliner wouldn't hurt." Axel knelt down and took out his eyeliner to do Sora's eyes.

"Axel's right. The only reason we're laughing is because nearly every other male vampire here looks like a fag." Marly said making sure his hair was curled up at the bottoms and perfect.

After Axel put his pencil back in his pocket of his really tight black leather pants, the three left to join the masses. Outside, the streets were filled with countless pumpkin shaped lanterns and wired orange lights. The street lamps were lit by burning candles that flickered and danced. Sora was really amazed. He looked up at the sky that was black, with the exception of the full moon.

After five minutes of walking, the trio came to the fountain, along with many others. The crowed of people was tick and very big to Sora. Even when he jumped to see what was going on, he couldn't see over everyone. Compared to everyone else in this town, Sora was a shrimp. With a heavy sigh, Sora just resorted to giving up, but then he felt Axel grab his arm and threw him on his shoulders.

"Better?" Axel smiled up to Sora.

"Much; thanks." Sora smiled. "They're starting. Sora said pointing to the fountain. A cheer rose upon the crowd. The dark music (Marilyn Manson's version of this is Halloween) started to play. Out of nowhere, a small figure bounced back and forth, following the beat, through the square. Everyone tried to follow it, but it was too fast. After circling the fountain, the shadow came to a stop at the top. Once there, the shadow flung off a black cloak it was wearing to reveal Roxas. He would have been completely naked had it not been for the lacey belt he was wearing, and the fact that it had frilly straps hanging from the front and back. Then when everyone started cheering, Roxas jumped down to rim and turned and raised his hand in the direction of the moon. Right in its light was a man with long hair was standing in its light. Sora looked up in amazement. The guy looked calm, but his eyes were ablaze and wild. And in a split second, he jumped from the roof he was on and right on to the rim of the fountain, nearly making Sora fall from Axel's shoulder.

"You ok?" Marluxia asked as he and Axel looked up at Sora.

"I'm fine. I guess it's just that that guy scares me. . ." Sora said gripping Axel's neck.

"Don't worry. Saix does that to everyone." Sora giggled, but soon stopped when a silver wind blew by the crowed, and a figure dressed in pure black with glowing silver hair appeared. He was standing right on top of the top with his arms up at arms length. Then as the music came to an end, he quickly drop and raised his arms in the air and several blasts formed from his hands and turned into fireworks. Everyone in the crowed clapped and cheered. Roxas and Saix just turned to look at him and clapped. Sora stared in awe. He found the orange sparks simply amazing.

Once the sparks died, Roxas rose up his one hand that was covered by a glove. "Good evening my beloved minions!" The crowd cheered. Sora smiled as Axel howled. "For the fledglings who joined us after last All Hollow's Eve, we welcome you." Sora had the strong feeling Roxas was talking directly to him.

"On this night, most of our kind walks amongst the living, whether to feed, or to have fun, that's up to you." Saix said calmly. "And we also celebrate our future lord's birthday." The crowd clapped and cheered. The guy, still standing on top of the fountain, just ran his hand through his silver hair. "Riku, care to say anything?"

"Not really. Just enjoy the rest of your evening." With just one snap on his fingers, he disappeared in a puff of smoke. Sora smiled. He could tell the guy just wanted the spot light.

After that small performance, other little skits took place at the fountain. Little skits that Sora just found really amusing. But after about two hours, Marluxia and Axel had to drag Sora away. They continued their little celebration at Luxord's bar.

"Hello Duckies." Luxord greeted them. "Nother bloody marry Sora?"

"There's a good idea." Axel smirked patting Sora on the back. The group laughed and had their drinks. After awhile, Axel felt a pair of hands run up his back. A grin rose on his face. "Well hello Roxas. That was quite an interesting performance."

"Why thank you. Dad found it odd. . . He thought I was going out there bear skinned." Sora noticed that Roxas had changed his clothes. He was wearing baggy black jean that had chains and straps attached to the pocket and belt loops. He had a shirt that was cut just under the chest with a pair of gloves and light dark makeup on.

"It was odd." Sora jumped at the sound of a deep voice from behind him. He turned around to find Saix. "Everyone thought you were going to show off again, just like last year. . . I still have nightmares."

"Come now Saix. It wasn't that bad." Axel shrugged. "He was drunk."

"Yeah. That's what made it enjoyable." Sora froze at the sound of the silver head's voice. Sora couldn't explain it, but for some reason he made Sora's blood raise. The silver head smiled and wrapped his arm around Sora's neck, which made him jump. "Why so quiet?"

Sora gulped. "Because I have no place in this conversation."

"Riku just leave him alone. He's going through enough." Roxas said.

"Wow Roxas. When did you grow soft?" Riku had a bitter tone in his voice.

"Hey, don't get mad at him because you don't want to celebrate your own birthday." Sora shrugged. Riku's head snapped to Sora, along with everyone else.

"And, how would you know that?" Sora sighed and looked at Riku, and shrugged.

"I don't know. I just do." Sora smiled and Axel couldn't help but smile and roll his eyes.

"Told you he was strange. But, he's fun to be around." Axel said taking a drink of his margarita.

"Gee, thanks." Axel, Roxas, and Sora laughed. Saix just rolled his eyes, and Riku crossed his arms and looked the other way.

After about a half an hour, Riku and Saix left, leaving Sora to deal with Roxas and Axel by himself. Marly had left earlier to get some snacks ready for later. After a while of watching people do really scary things, Sora felt the need that he had to leave. He jumped down from his bar stood and headed for the door, when Axel grabbed his arm.

"I wouldn't go out there alone if I were you." Axel's eyes were serious. "If you wanted to leave, all you had to do was say so. I'm sure Roxas wants to get out of here to." Sora nodded. The only reason he didn't say anything was because he didn't want to interrupt the two of them. And Sora also wondered why he couldn't go back to the house by himself.

So, a little irritated, Sora waited by the door for Axel and Roxas. But for some reason, this all seemed familiar to him. He couldn't place where, but he felt that some time ago, he was in this same kind of inpatient mood waiting for someone. He looked out the door, and then he felt a surge of pain hit him in his head and he found his way to the floor in a matter of seconds.