A/N: Sorry for lack of update. Work and writer's block got in the way of good fanfic material. .

Alex: *falls out of chair with the keyboard still in his hands*

Eddie: I think you killed him…

Ren-chan: Oh, that's horrible *monotone*

Con-chan: *nudges Alex with foot* Update, you fool.

-One year later-

Alex: Chapter 7 is done! *Falls over*

Twins: Finally... *Goes off to edit*

Eddie: Are you dead, again?

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Roxas jumped on top of the suitcase, trying to jam it shut. He scowled when the zipper didn't get any closer together. "What did you put in here, Sora?" he asked his brother. The other shrugged and prodded the suitcase with his finger. "You're useless," Roxas accused.

"Nah. I'm just lazy," Sora smiled. "Besides, it's only for a few days, and it's not you'll actually be wearing all those clothes you packed."

"Sora, I didn't pack that many clothes," Roxas said evenly. He flipped open the suitcase again to see several outfits he knew he hadn't put in there. "RIKU!"

"What?" the man stood in the doorway a few minutes later, his hair falling slightly over one side of his face. He rubbed at his face with the heel of his hand. "It's too early for me to be up. What do you…mmph," he landed on his back with Sora straddling his legs. "The hell, Sora?"

"You're so cute when you're half-awake!" Sora grinned down at him.

"Riku, did you put these in my suitcase?" Roxas held the clothes above Riku's head.

"Zexion messaged me and told me there were a few clubs and restaurants on the main boardwalk," Riku muttered. "And since you don't know how to dress yourself, I provided adequate clothing." He suddenly found himself under a pile of clothes.

"Do I want to know?" Axel said as he stared at the pile of clothes with feet. He sidestepped Riku and entered the room, immediately pulling Roxas into a hug. "You all set?"

"Had to remove some excess baggage, but yeah," Roxas smirked. Riku tossed a shirt at his face.

"Just because you have no sense of fashion," Riku grumbled. Axel plucked the shirt from where it was stuck on Roxas's spiked hair. "Besides, your suitcase just won't close because of all of your hair gel." His head whipped back when Roxas flung the shirt back at him.

"Well, Sora," Roxas turned to where his brother was trying to shake Riku awake. "I'll see you in a few days."

"Okay!" Sora grinned. He poked Riku in the side. "It was shirt, you wuss. Wake up."

"Ibba…wubba…fibe more minutes…"Riku muttered, moving away from his boyfriend's poking.

"You're hopeless," Sora threw up his hands in defeat. Roxas chuckled and closed his suitcase. He and Axel stepped over the unmoving body of Riku. Just as Roxas stepped down, a hand shot out and caught him around the ankle. He tumbled into Axel and glanced back to see Riku smirking from beneath the pile of clothes.

"Bye, bye," he grinned as he bolted down the hall, the clothes seeming to hang in the air as they fell away from him. Roxas glared after him and heard Sora giggling uncontrollably.

"Did I mention you live in a madhouse?" Axel asked as he led Roxas out the door.

"Just because you have that huge loft all to yourself," Roxas muttered.

"Actually, Demyx shares the loft with me," Axel shrugged. "He just never stays there." He glanced at the road signs. "Where is the station again?"

"Come on," Roxas grabbed his arm and gestured in the right direction. As they neared the station, both men could see a small group gathered beside the ticket booth. Demyx waved to them, his other hand supporting a large guitar case. Zexion leaned against the wall, his eyes never leaving the book in front of him, even as one hand waved in greeting. On the other side of Demyx, stood Xigbar, his hand on the surfboard behind him. He was talking animatedly with Xaldin, who simply gestured to the board resting on top of his dufflebag. "How many people are going on this trip?"

"Well, Lex just called. He said Vexen was being hydrophobic again," Zexion shrugged as he flipped a page in the book. "Stupid scientist always hates these trips until he's drunk enough to enjoy himself."

"Like the time he challenged Demyx to a hula contest," Axel smirked. "He's just worried he'll make a fool of himself again."

"Amazing. You mean, under all that ghastly hair is a brain? My, my, you've been holding out on us, Axel," a snide voice came from behind them. Vexen ghosted past them to the ticket booth. "And Xigbar. Any attempt to spike my drinks again this year will result in injury."

"And how exactly are you going to injure me, Vexy," Xigbar smirked. "You squeal like a girl whenever you get a papercut."

"I have Lexeaus to take care of my problems," Vexen sniffed.

"Why do we invite him every year?" Axel whispered to Zexion.

"Because he's hilarious when drunk, and he owns the condo," Zexion reminded him. "Not to mention Lexeaus won't go anywhere without him. Stupid bodyguard contracts."

"Oh, who's this?" Vexen peered at Roxas.

"My date," Axel pulled Roxas close to him. Vexen narrowed his eyes and huffed, flouncing off to stand beside Lexeaus. Roxas leaned back against Axel, thanking him silently for blocking the creepy scientist.

"Train to Destiny Islands now boarding," a cheerful voice announced. A loud cheer was heard as Xigbar raced onto the platform, Xaldin right behind him.

"And you said my place was a madhouse," Roxas teased.

"Just wait," Axel snickered. "It gets better." He steered Roxas into the train, stretching his legs out on the lounge and pulling Roxas onto his lap. "The ride is kinda long, so you can sleep if you want."

"Or you can watch the scenery," Demyx smiled as he glanced at the window. "The view of the ocean is amazing."

"You just like water," Axel stated. "Wake me up when we get there." He loosened his hold on Roxas's waist and leaned his head back, drifting off almost instantly.

"Did Reno throw a party and we miss it?" Demyx pondered.

"No, Axel just sleeps a lot," Zexion muttered as he shuffled into the compartment. "Like when he thinks I'm not paying attention at work. He's hit his head on the desk so many times I'm surprised the keyboard isn't permanently tattooed onto his forehead." He sat next to Demyx and propped his head on the man's shoulder, his eyes still glued to the book. "I think I prefer the silence of him sleeping to the constant muttering when he's crunching numbers."

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About an hour into the trip, Zexion had fallen asleep, his head now cradled in Demyx's lap and snoring softly. Demyx lazily ran his fingers through the other's hair while he gazed out the window, his headphones blocking out all noise. Roxas flipped a page in the crossword book he'd brought, immediately starting on the new puzzle. Axel stirred slightly and raised a hand to rub his eyes. "We there yet?"

"Still an hour or so," Demyx replied as he glanced over at them. His headphones were around his neck, music forgotten for the moment.

"Why does it always take so long?" Axel complained. Roxas laughed as the red head pouted.

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Alex: This will be the last chapter written by me. I have to much to do with college, and I've lost interest of KH fanfiction. I still love you guys though! ^_^

Eddie: So, I'm taking over!

Twins: Can we still provide ideas?

Eddie: Wouldn't have it any other way! *Hugs her sisters*

Ren-Chan: Yay! *Hugs back*

Con-Chan: Get off of me! *Tries to get way*

Alex: Have fun guys! Oh, and here's my replacement.

Kuramu: Hi!

Eddie: She's now in this story, too? Fine... *Sigh*

Kuramu: Reviews to make Alex feel better?