A/N: So it's probably clear by now that I fell off the face of the earth. Strep throat, sick pets, various flare ups, planning a wedding in a month, and subsequent lack of motivation due to stress and exhaustion does that to you. I seriously think I only got 5 hours of sleep in the week leading up to the wedding, as it happened last Saturday. But I'm back, and hopefully with more regular updates. And, you know, maybe I'll finally get around to posting the main story. But for now you get this.

Warnings: Xion being cute possibly more than she has a right to be.

Dedication: To Ghostwriter and Lauren, forever my faithful partners in crime, and I can't ever tell you how grateful I am for your patience and support. This is also dedicated to Realms of Destiny, who reminded my stupefied mind a few days ago that I did in fact have a few stories waiting to be updated.

Oh, and happy AkuRoku day everyone! I'm going to be putting something special for that up later, heaven help me.

Disclaimer: See chapter 1.

Mangoes and Limes

Prompt 5: Growing Up

"Are you sure you don't need the nightlight?"

Xion gave her mother the best indignant look that all of her combined seven years could afford her. "Mom! I'm a big girl! I'm not scared of the dark!"

"Alright…goodnight, honey."

Later, Vanitas felt the sheets being pulled back, and he groaned as cold little feet burrowed against the back of his calf. He glared blearily at Xion, before he sighed and went back to sleep.

When Aqua asked in the morning, Xion said, with wide-eyed innocence, "Daddy got scared of the dark, Mommy. I didn't want him to be scared."

"Uh-huh."