Disclaimer: I do not own kingdom hearts or the characters, If I did then lots of people wouldn't have died ^_^

- This story takes place in twilight town, I don't think I mentioned that in the text lol. I know I spelt some names wrong so just ignore my laziness.

Chapter One: New Arrival

The sound of horseshoes and clacking from wooden wheels could be heard upon the cobblestone roads of the quiet town. The year, 1802. Sora looked out the carriage window and sighed. It had been a long day. Kairi, the noblewomen who had been trying to make him her suitor had dragged him around the shopping district for the better of the day. The sun was close to setting and the only person in sight was the man who was lighting the street lamps one by one. Everything went by in a blur as many thoughts from the day consumed him. Then, out of the corner of his eye, Sora saw what had looked like a boy around the same age as him. "Stop the carriage please." He commanded the coach driver. As Sora came out of the carriage he could see the boy sitting against the wall of a store. When he got closer he could see the boy was dirty and his cloths were ripped and baggy on him. He held his legs to his chest and his head in his arms. "Hello." Sora said to the boy. The boy looked up at sora then quickly looked down. "What is your name good sir?" Sora asked gingerly. "Ventus." he said weakly. "Ventus? Well Ventus, my name is Sora. Please tell me, do you have a home? Is there anyone to care for you?" Sora asked meekly. "No. I am on my own. My master was no longer in need of me." Ventus replied. Sora scratched the back of his head. He knew he'd be hearing it if he picked up another stray off the road but he just couldn't stand to see those less fortunate then him suffer. He knew that his parents wouldn't object to another servant. They had actually been looking for another servant. "Well, if your interested you are welcome to take residence within my home. We'd pay you of course and all." Sora said. Ventus looked up with a shocked expression. "you'd really?" he asked. "yeah." sora replied. Ventus nodded his head and began to slowly stand. Almost falling from the instant pain that greeted him throughout his body, mostly his spine, he managed to stand leaning against the wall. Sora's eyes widened and he immediately put Ventus's arm around his neck and begin to help him walk to the carriage. "W-What? Why are you helping me. I will only dirty you." Ventus said. "No worries, it is not difficult to become clean. Besides what kind of gentleman would I be if I let you struggle in pain?" Sora stated. A small smile spread across Ventus's lips. "You'd be the first." he said. Sora gave him a sad smile and helped him into the carriage. "When we arrive, I'll make sure you get cleaned up and treated for your injures." Sora responded. "Thank you. You are truly a kind soul." Ventus replied. Sora couldn't be totally sure he could trust this boy but something within told him he could.

When they arrived the carriage driver Lexous helped bring in Sora's bags and went back outside to park the coach. Sora helped Ventus inside the house and sat him down on one of the many chairs in the lobby. "What in god's name is this. Didn't I tell you Sora, not to bring in another stray." a new voice said. Ventus looked up to see another boy around his age. He looked like the spitting image of Sora except for his black hair and those unusual gold eyes. Ventus could feel himself tense up. Had he made a mistake by coming here? "oh come now Vani, you know I have a hard time not helping someone. Besides he's hurt." Sora said in his defense. "whatever just get him out of my sight. And have one of the maids clean the chair he's soiled." this Vani said. Sora looked over at Ventus and smiled lightly. "Don't worry about him he's just in a bad mood. His name is Vanitas and he's my older brother." Sora said. Sora looked Ventus up and down. "Now we should get you fixed up." Sora continued. "Thank you." Ventus replied as he slowly stood. Sora nodded and helped him to the nearest bathroom. "Go ahead and get clean as best you can and I'll be back with some fresh clothes and someone to help patch you up." Sora said as he closed the door. Ventus looked around the large bathroom. This was defiantly not meant for servants. What would his old master think of this? After letting the bath fill with warm water Ventus undressed himself and slowly settled into the warmth. His wounds burned but it felt nice to get clean again. He could feel the pain increasing in areas of his body and it made his head spin. Ventus knew he very well could pass out so with all his strength he lifted his tired body out of the tub. The next thing he knew everything went black.

Vanitas who had been passing by that particular part of the house heard a couple of thuds. "what the devil?" he thought as he opened the bathroom door. What he found wasn't a pretty sight. The boy his brother had o so wonderfully decided to bring into their house was now passed out on the ground. Vanitas could see many burses and cuts most looked like they were made from human nails. He was bleeding from various places and the tub also contained some blood swirling around in the water. "What have I told that idiot about leaving these strays he picks up alone." Vanitas bitterly thought. "Sora Get Your Ass Down Here Now! And you had better bring the medic!" his voice boomed though out the house. Vanitas went over to the boy and moved his naked form into a more comfortable position and grabbed some towels to help stop the bleeding. "what the hell happened to this guy." Vanitas thought as he applied pressure to the bleeding wounds. Finally Sora burst though the door with one of the many servants who lived there.

"Terra he needs imitate medical attention. Bring him to the sick bay now." vanitas growled. After wrapping Ventus in a large towel Terra rushed to the sickroom.

Vanitas glared at his brother. "what the hell? What. The. Hell.?" he spat at Sora. All sora could do was look down at his feet. Vanitas sighed. "Come on my idiot of a brother we should go see if the guy's even alive." Vanitas said as he walked out of the bathroom making sure to ask another maid to clean up the bathroom. Sora slowly followed after his brother feeling very bad. Vexen there doctor came out to of the sickroom and headed towards the two brothers. Sora rushed over to him and started asking about twenty questions. Vexen simply held his hand up to quite Sora. "So what's the verdict." Vanitas asked. "He is badly wounded. It will take a few days for him to recover. He sustained no broken bones but he has a few nasty gashes. The bruises and scratches will heal with time. Although he has many scars he's suffered though things like this before." Vexen stated. "You would do well to remember Master Sora, to not take matters like these so lightly. Now we may never get the blood out of those towels." Vexen huffed. "Gee worry more about some stupid towel instead of a human life." sora muttered under his breath.

"You can come in if you want." terra said from the doorway. Both boys made there way inside and sat beside Ventus. He was still unconscious and his breathing was strained. "he looks like he's in rough shape. Its weird he didn't seem that hurt when he was awake. I mean he had a hard time walking but I didn't think it was this bad." Sora said in a near whisper. "well if you offered him a job here then I can see why he was trying to deal with it." Terra said. "Oh its all my fault." Sora said. "Well look at it this way, if you hadn't picked him up he probably would have suffered a lot more might not have survived out there in the streets." Terra stated. Sora smiled sadly down at Ventus. "So do you know anything about him? At all?" Vanitas spoke up. "No, all I know is that his name is Ventus and he also said his master needed him no longer. Which is suppose would suggest that he was previously a servant. that's it." Sora said. "What in the world could have happened to 'em?" Terra asked aloud.

The next couple of days went by slowly. Ventus drifted in and out of conciseness and Sora couldn't help but feel worried even though he was told everything would be fine. "Mother and Father will be arriving home shortly from there trip." Vanitas said as he walked into the sickroom. Sora looked up at his brother. "You don't think they'll be mad? Do you?" Sora asked his brother. "Most likely not. You know how Mother is and Father will probably feel the same." Vanitas replied. "Yeah, your right." Sora said with a smile. "Either he's really weak or just that bad off." Vanitas commented looking down upon the blonde. "Do I detect a bit of concern in your voice?" Sora teased. "Oh shut it Sora." Vanitas said hiding the small blush of embarrassment on his face. "Were home!" the two brothers heard a female voice boom into the house. "Speaking of which." Vanitas said. "Better go greet them." Sora said with elation filling within him.

"Mother, Father, its good to see you again!" Sora said as he embraced each of them in a hug. Vanitas scratched the back of his head. "Hello again." he said with a tint of pink on his cheeks. "Hello dear," Ariath, his mother said as she pulled him into a hug. "so has anything new happened since we've gone?" Their mother asked. "Sora picked up another stray." Vanitas said. Sora looked down at his feet. "Yes, it's true mother, and it he's in bad shape." Sora said. "Well then it's a good thing you picked him up at least he will not die this way." she said. "Let us get unpacked and settled in and then we will have a look at this boy." Their father Zack said. The two boys only nodded and went to help bring things into the house.

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"So this is the boy you were telling us about?" Zack asked as he entered the sickroom. "Yes Father." Sora replied. "Oh the poor dear." Araith said as she went over to him. Ventus's wounds were healing nicely but his breathing was still unsteady. "has he woken any?" Zack asked. "No, not since he past out in the bathroom." Vanitas replied as he leaned against the wall. "You said that Ventus was his name yes?" their mother asked. Sora nodded. "Ventus dear, can you hear me?" she said as she lightly shook his sleeping form. "Nnnn" Ventus slowly opened his eyes not fully aware of his surroundings.

"Where, am I" He asked to no one in particular. "you are In the Fair Mansion. Do not worry no harm will come to you where you are." Zack said. These were voices Ventus didn't recognize. "Do you remember coming with me Ventus?" Sora asked. Ventus nodded slowly. "We'll take good care of you dear." Airath said soothingly.

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Ventus had made a full recovery and had been given a small room in the servants quarters. It contained a small bed, table and a wash basin. To say the least he was grateful. The care given to him was much more than his pervious master. Ventus blinked as the sun's rays touched his fair skin though the window above his bed. Stretching, he yawned and rubbed his eyes. Today he was to meet with the master of the house to determine what his station would be. It had been a little over a week since he first arrived and he had only been acquainted with the butler Terra who apparently was the head of management for the other servants and their creepy doctor Vexen. Sora popped in every now and then, just checking on him. Ventus figured it must have been something to do with guilt. But he had yet to see anything other than a smile on Sora's face, his brother was the complete opposite. Beyond that he had yet to make any friends. Not that he really had any at his previous job. But he was always willing to make some.

Ventus dressed himself in the servants attire he was given the previous day and straightened himself out. Breathing in deep he exited his new room. Finding his way was a little difficult but he managed to find the morning room(1). It was a big spacious room full of ornate wall paper and well designed furniture. Two couch's stood on either side of a fire place. With a small coffee table in the middle with a huge candle lit chandelier above it. He could feel his stomach churning from nervousness as he entered. "Ah good, you've arrived." Zack said. "Come have a seat over here dear. This may take awhile. There are a few questions and explanations to be heard and answered." Araith said. "Yes, ma'm" Ventus replied as he sat. "Now then, I think the first question to be asked, are you feeling better, have your wounds healed?" Arith asked. Ventus taken aback at the question, which to him was completely unexpected nodded in response. "that's good to hear. Now then, down to business. We've done some research on you and tell me if I'm correct or not, you use to work for Mr. Xanort in Brookside Manor, yes?" Zack said. "Yes sir that's correct." Ventus replied. "What was your station?" Zack continued. "I was Master Xanort's personal servant." Ventus answered.

The rest of the Morning went on like that question after question, by the time they were done ventus felt mentally exhausted. "even after all that I still won't know what they will have me doing. Oh well, I guess they need time to soak in what I've told them and decide from there. Hopefully everything will be alright." Ventus thought as he exited the room.

"You look as though you've got a lot swirling around in that head of yours."

Ventus looked up to see Terra standing next to the door. "uh, T-Terra, you scared me." Ventus said as he sighed. Terra laughed hardily. "come on ven, I'll show you around and let you meet the other members of our dysfunctional family since your feeling much better now." Terra said as he began to walk. "Family?" Ventus questioned. "Well, were not a biological family but all the other servents here treat eachoter like a family, aside from our roles." Terra explained as he gave Ventus the grand tour.

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Vanitas walked into the Morning room and sat beside his mother. "so what did you want to talk to me about?" Vanitas asked. "Well dear we've decided to make Ventus your new Personal servant." Arith said. Vanitas sighed. "I don't need a personal servant." He said. "Sorry Vanitas but its been decided." Zack said.

"I know it's been a couple of month's since your last personal servant, but you really need one. Your cousin is the prince and as such our family needs protection and I believe this boy is fully capable of taking care of you." Arith said. "Are you kidding me? When Sora found this guy he was wounded and on the streets. Besides I can take care of myself" Vanitas argued back. His father sighed. "Vanitas we've done plenty of thorough investigations on this boy while he was recovering. His previous occupation was the personal servant of Mr. Xanort and anyone who can handle that man is a strong person." Zack said. Vanitas's eyes widened. "That creepy old man?" both of his parents nodded. "Fine, if I have to then I'll deal with him." Vanitas pouted.

1. Morning room : A nineteenth-century designation for a sitting-room

So here's chapter one. What did you all think? Let me know and review. Review's are more than welcome and help a bunch ^_^