#rokushi superheroes au

[oveliagirlhaditright]

RokuShi Week Day 7: Free Day/Superhero AU

Trauma Induced

Xion was... so cute as a superhero, in her baby purple catsuit and cape, that was kept close and tight to her shoulder-blades so it wouldn’t get caught on anything.

…But Roxas of course knew she wouldn't want to be seen in this way at all. She would want to be seen for her heroism, like she so rightfully deserved.

So he tried to keep a stern look, while he watched her fly up a building now… and perhaps he was even somewhat worried for her safety at this point. With how long he’d known her, why wouldn’t he be?

…Yeah, it was dumb that he was objectifying her a bit… and Roxas hated himself for it- for not being more focused on the amazing power that she’d found in herself… in so many ways.

And instantly, all of those thoughts of his were put to the side as the “mysterious” Strong Girl dove back down the building and punched an attempted robber hard in the face, so that he fell through the store window that way and quickly gave up the fight.

Xion bowed and smiled sweetly then, as everyone applauded her.

And Roxas had never been more in love, as he came towards her with gauze and sterilizing agents, in case she needed them. Even though she had no idea that he knew about her, so he probably wouldn’t show her to them at all. She was tough and probably didn’t need them, anyway.

...

Who was Roxas Shojo? A normal guy in love with his super friend. Nothing more, nothing less.

...Well, as he now sat in class with Xion and tapped his pencil against his chin once, he supposed he may have had a hard childhood. Xion, too, for that matter.

The two of them had grown up in the same orphanage. And to say that it had been abusive, would've been an understatement. And it had taken Roxas and Xion a long time to believe in love—that it existed at all, and that they could be loved—let alone show it... but Xion had found her way. And maybe Roxas had, too. Maybe…

But even though he was still somewhat unsure, Roxas would have liked to believe that he could move forward... that he was healed, and that perhaps his and Xion's shared background meant they could be something together. But who knew? Was he too damaged to be much of anything?

But he was trying for her, anyway... Roxas was so very much attempting to be a light person these days. And to also be smart, and take all of her classes with her... so that whatever had seen fit to bless her with super speed and strength might do the same for him.

Right now, it was three days after the attempted robbery. And coincidentally, while in class, the topic of stealing had come up... and Xion was lamenting how she couldn't understand why anyone would ever do such a thing.

And she was so good, that she didn't even understand why someone might be driven to try and get money for their kid dying of cancer or anything like that.

That was the difference between him and Xion, Roxas thought now—as he prepared to protect her from the angry mob that was about to set in on her. Because of the trauma in their lives, Roxas had somewhat taken it in and had achieved an understanding of those bad tendencies, but Xion had become the opposite of them... and probably too much so believed in the good of the law and authorities.

Aaaaand, because of Xion's views, things were literally getting violent now, as some kids tried to punch her in face and their teacher tried fruitlessly to reign them in... which Xion could totally handle, but the kids weren't supposed to know that.

So… in an awkward way now, and despising himself for it, Roxas muttered, "Err, maybe you wanna stop, Xion? You kinda sound unsympathetic towards people’s plights."

And Xion agreed… but with a reluctant cast to her face, that Roxas could see because he’d long ago memorized this most beautiful face in the world.

And it was with that kind of love that he felt for her, that Roxas couldn't believe it when later—in science class—Xion secretly pulled him into the broom closet there, to have a conversation with him.

Roxas' heart began speeding up, as he wondered if she wanted to do unseemly things with him—he was a guy, after all—or maybe she'd finally listened to his and Sora's idea of going on "The Price Is Right", and was in here to try and figure out the price of paper towels.

But her intentions ended up being none of those things.

Xion put a reassuring hand on Roxas' shoulder, and looked at him with the sweetest expression he'd ever seen from anyone… even her when she was smiling at Riku.

"Roxas, I know that you're aware I’m Strong Girl. And how couldn’t you, I guess, when we know each other so well?" And it was here that Roxas tried to splutter an explanation—and put a hand up to silence her “theory”—but she was having none of it.

"And I know that deep down… you want to be my sidekick... but Roxas… you already are. And so much more than that. You're my best friend. And without you, I wouldn't have the strength to go o-

“You're also my standpoint when it comes to morality. What we went through, made me long for only purity… but I find the balance for what’s right in you. …And I never want that to change. So just know that when I'm out there… and not decimating the villains for what they're doing, because of you." And Xion’s lips danced with Roxas’ in a special rhythm, and it had to be the most wonderful feeling in all the world.

Tears were streaming down Roxas’ face at this, because how could they not be? He’d been so hurt… and had truly believed that no one had ever really loved him, or ever would… and that everything he’d done had gone unseen. But here Xion was, saying the most beautiful things to him he ever could have imagined… so he had to be silent for a moment to let it all soak in.

But before Roxas could respond like he so wanted to, she super sped away onto the next mission.

But Roxas held a hand over his lips while she was gone, and smiled towards the sky

Never had he felt so loved.

So clearly, Xion was wrong about herself here.

And maybe, just maybe, he'd been wrong about his lacking anything, too.

Author’s Note: This was the first time I’ve ever tried to write a superhero story, and I really enjoyed it and am glad to end RokuShi Week with this (I’d also maybe love to do more with this someday)… even if the editing is really rushed. Sorry. Like, when I was writing this at three in the morning one time--or whatever--I thought this was one of my favorite stories I’ve ever written and now I don’t even know if it makes sense... but hopefully it does.

Happy RokuShi Day/Week, everyone!:)

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[oveliagirlhaditright]

For so many years now, I’ve wanted to write, draw--or even edit--Roxas and Xion as Hatter and Alice from Syfy Alice for RokuShi Day one year... but I still haven’t yet. But one day. One day.

I almost wrote it this year... but then I decided to do a superhero AU instead.

And when I started writing it, it rung too close to a crossover fic I did where Terra and Aqua met Halice years ago... but if I went about it in a different way, it probably wouldn’t feel like a retread to me.