OOC: Okay, um, do we wait for RA, or...keep going? o.O
OOC: How can she do that? Everyone else is falling... "She's close to here, we just got to keep walking more forward of the side deck, as we are on the first level of the ship already. She's with Axel, and two other people I cannot distinguish at the moment," Zexion answered plainly, only for Roxas to nod, the blond turning around and beginning to head up. Thinking that he would need his sense of 'scent' to tell the exact room they were in, and so Roxas would not pass the door by, he followed, both of them being guided by the rails as they didn't let go. Another 'smell' filled his nose though, and before she even got here, he predicted Phisoxa...and some other girl that was hanging on to the bars, not minding being swayed back and forth. He replied Phisoxa's statement, though, his tone dry as they moved quickly, "Good evening, Phisoxa. Hope you're liking getting wet?" He stared at her drenched form, walking passed her as Roxas kept moving upward before the kid was nowhere to be seen among the curtain that the rain was hazing around his eyes. Roxas just glanced once at Xemna's sister, before keeping on going, letting Zexion deal with her. He wasn't in a mood to talk at the moment, let alone pay attention to anyone else. A storm was raging, it was raining like the sky itself was endlessly crying, so much, that he wasn't even able to see his surroundings properly. Thundering, with a strike of lightning now and then. And he didn't know what state Naminé was in. He wished Zexion would've mentioned that she was safe, and despite before when Axel had made fun of him and the blonde girl, to which he answered to harshly, he hoped he was fine as well. They were best friends, after all, and some unmeaningful words from anger wasn't going to stop them.
Why take out CoM? Roftl. That sounds so pedophilic, and so suggestive. This line would've fit Larxene best as a sadistic female. Anyway, I think a lot of people had posted good lines, though I'll just add a little that are my faves. "One who knows nothing, can understand nothing." ~ Heartless "Ansem" "The closer you get to light, the greater your shadow becomes." ~ Mysterious Voice (KH1) "Although my heart may be weak, it's not alone. It’s grown with each new experience, and it's found a home with all the friends I’ve made. I’ve become a part of their heart just as they’ve become a part of mine. And if they think of me now and then...if they don’t forget me...then our hearts will be one. I don’t need a weapon. My friends are my power!" ~ Sora "No matter how deep the darkness, a light shines within." ~ Sora "If you have a dream, don't wait. Act. One of life's little rules. Got it memorized?" ~ Axel
With Marluxia quietly next to him watching the nurses and Larxene, Zexion simply took the "woman's" answer without much negativity. Knowing they had nothing else to talk about , he simply followed the Graceful Assasin's eyes and checked over Larxene, wondering just how this whole Axel and Larxene situation would end. He had almost lost any thought of the redhead coming out of his mental disability to understand, and he didn't know how long the blonde girl will remain this hollow vessel because of it. Shifting his eyes once over the "woman", whose name he still didn't know, he found her drifting from Marluxia to Larxene, almost as if lost. Giving the pink haired man a look as to not be offended, he stated silently, "Marluxia is the one who likes her as well, but she doesn't feel the same way. The typical love triangle. Nevertheless, Larxene is close to him. If I touched her, she would probably claw my insides out. Well...what she will normally do. Now, I don't know..." Marluxia gave a a glare at Zexion, but it didn't bother him as he did give him permission to do so, and he made up for it by adding that they were close. And it wasn't like it was a lie either. He did have feelings for Larxene, and he had come to terms with the fact that she had feelings for Axel...the main reason why she was like this, though by this point, he was uncertain on that. If Axel wanted her back, he was going to go through hell to even let her give him the time of day. Which, as selfish as it sounded, he was hoping for. His thoughts were disrupted, however, when a female knocked at the door, and peered inside, asking how was the patient...or Larxene. How many people were here now? Larxene just quietly let them tend to her like if she was bored out of her mind, though she just didn't want to be here. As they began to dab the wound with some antibiotic, feeling like some empty doll they were playing doctor with, she lookedd at the old bandages, and saw just how bad the blood flow was. Maybe that was part of the reason why she was so weak...blood loss. When she heard a new voice resonate throughout the room, she simply turned her head a little, catching another person coming in...more people. Did she just have a sweet scent that kept them coming like some unavoidable attraction? Or was it that someone was in need of medical help that it was such a big deal? Sighing, she just stayed there, until when one was dabbing her gash and a finger stab it, making her body shrill with a shock of pain that shook her to her spine, that she jumped, snarling, "Ow, damn!! Watch it, b*tch. Ow.." Wincing and gritting her teeth as she horribly coughed, she was more surprised to find out that she was able to speak. It sounded more like she was gasping for breath in a rasp, truthfully, and the little voice of hers that came out was somehow like she was trying to say something as someone was strangling her. But at least she was able to be heard, as the nurse apologized profusely as she patted her back to ease the coughing, while the other two tried to fix the mistake. Larxene knew it was a accident, but still...that hurt.
"Really? I would've thought you'd say something along the lines that is bad, considering the whole...Lily flytrap. I'm going to kill that thing..." Larxene replied hauntingly, her tone delighted at the fact as her lips curled into a eerie smirk, wanting to give Marluxia a bit of what was coming. She took another taste of her food as she thought of the many ways Lily could be hit by lightning, listening to Axel as well, and the smirk that was once on her face, frowned as his words processed. Glancing at him once, her eyes shifted around the restaurant to see if she could spot the waiter, and once she caught him a few feet from them after finishing tending to another table, she whistled at him to get his attention. As he saw her, the smile got back on his face, however, she just gestured at him to come over, saying to the redhead, "You're going to get your money's worth, and if the steak is badly cooked, then you have a right to say so and return it." As the young man came over, she turned to stare at Axel once more, raising her eyebrow at him, as if waiting for his complaint. It was his food, and thus, he should say his dislike straight up.
Axel kept hearing the bump, and despite himself, it was beginning to annoy the hell out of him. It wasn't until he heard a familiar shout from outside that he sighed in irritation, wondering what in the worlds Rexwand was doing out here when there was a storm out. Smirking to himself, he pondered for a moment if he should leave him outside to teach him a bit of a lesson, but in the end, he took Shigiku out of his embrace, and help her get up to her feet, supporting her as the floor and the ship was still moving. He gestured for the little girl to grab into the nice, polished white pole that was part of the suite room to make it appear like it was part of a ship, before getting up himself. With the help of the handle of the door, he carefully stood, swaying slightly, before looking back at the two girls sternly. "Make sure you hang on tight, Shigiku, and go hold on to something too, Naminé...we don't anyone falling out the door." With that, he, to his chagrin, began to unlock it, and opened the door just slightly enough for half his body to be seen (to be safe), glaring at Rexwand as he spotted him. "Nice to see you, too. But, I need a favor?" Roxas questioned right away, just wanting to find where Naminé was and get there as soon as possible. That is, if Zexion was willing. He held on tighter as the ship almost went to another lurch, the rain now hammering down on them like a bucket of water pouring from the sky, lightning appearing before a clash of thunder was heard...and not only that, but now the wind was getting harsher, and it billowed his cloak behind him. Looking at the hooded teen, now his vision getting blurry due to the many drops of rain that feel like a veil, Zexion merely stared at him, wondering what was it he needed, though he wasn't about to commit some action that he wouldn't agree with. Grasping unto the bars as best he could, the sky flahsing in lightning once more, he replied, "Depends on what it is." "All I need is for you to 'smell Naminé out for me!" Roxas exclaimed, trying to speak over the loud noise that was happening around them, the cruise shaking again, only for a loud, LOUD, metallic screech to be heard that came from under them...no, they felt it on their feet, and he almost got his stomach drop. If this kept going...
"Is it badly cooked or old meat or something?" Larxene questioned, still stuffing herself with her own chicken and mashed potatoes, the flavor of the gravy stronger than the rest, but oh so good. She stared at the steak as well, wondeing if that was normal for a restaurant to serve bad meat, unless they are planning to get sued or get shot down by inspection. It didn't matter if it's not well cooked, usually steak doesn't have to, so...maybe it was just tougher than the rest Axel had tried. Taking a sip of her soda, she drank the drink, her plate already somewhat getting less, but the whole thing was huge. She wasn't sure if she would eat so much. Either way, she went to cup up her chicken once more. "It must've been some really raw cow, I agree. By the way, I never really got your opinion...I've been meaning to, but what do you think about Xemnas's whole idea for the show in the roof?" She took a bite of her food casually.
OOC: So you're gonna ignore the most recent post?
"Getting munny without stealing it, will turn out just like me, without nothing, unless Yuffie gets a job. Maybe we should just let her, she's a expert, and well...I don't know. But I don't how else I can..." Tifa trailed off there, her eyes widening in realization all of a sudden, and she snapped her fingers in triumph. "I can't believe I forgot! I have swimming trunks. Not that I wear them, but it was to belong to Axel, and he didn't like it after a old girlfriend bought it for him. It seems he doesn't like anything that isn't red and black, or dark green. Instead of throwing it away, I told him this could work for orphans, and the salvation army, and people who need it. I still have it though...yet you can use that. As for the clothes, we can work that out later...I'm sure you at least brought extra for emergency for the road, right? Or is it surely truth that you don't have any clothes on you?" She looked at Cloud in question. Aerith seemed unsure as well, but Cloud had laid out that Yuffie had to find a way without stealing. It kind of soothed her to know that the girl won't be heading back to those dangerous, old ways. While they might be "perverts" and all, Yuffie didn't exactly know them or what they possess, for all she knew, they might get up and attack, or they might be smarter and more sharper than expected. Then again, she was a ninja. Still, it put her really out there. As she heard Tifa's suggestion absentmindedly, her eyes lit up, now a bit happy that they might actually get to go to the pool due to a struck of luck. There's no way Cloud could refuse now that the chance presented itself.
OOC: I don't think he does.
OOC: First, here's a summary - Axel is still with Devon, just go back a page, but here's the new post for you:
"That's fine, they can check over the wound," Zexion agreed, letting a silent sigh of relief leave him. That was such a close one, if Larxene's condition was that horrible, they would have to get Vexen, but he really did think that all she needed was some rest and painkillers. She was able to move enough to fall on the floor, so with a bit more sleep and time, the energy will return, and she'll retunr to normal soon enough. However, he went to stare in interest at the green eyed woman, wondering why she was so drastically concern...good heart perhaps, but still...he had noted that she'd been looking at all of them suspiciously, and he took a momen to ponder over it. They were on the safe zone for now. Thinking that he could explain, or rather, hint, since the female seemed so distressed over this, he simply added very quietly, only for her ears, "You might not understand, but we're not exactly normal...beings." He left it at that, watching as Marluxia began to get up and stand, letting the nurses do their job as they kept floating around them, almost as if anxious to interrupt. It was to Larxene's dismay, though, as her face scrunched up in a pout, and her eyes narrowed at the pink haired man angrily. Well...at least it was emotion. "Larxene, it will just be to check that wound in your head, alright? Let them do it, and get it over with. Besides, it does look kind of bad, it hasn't stop bleeding and considering the bandage size, is quite the gash," Marluxia tried to convince, giving her a comforting, yet unsure smile, hoping this would somehow ease her up. She just gave him a look, her blue orbs losing their shine once more, before returning to staring at the wall. That was becoming usual for her, and he wondered why. He knew she was hurt, both physically and emotionally, but he didn't understand why she took that action, almost as if she was doing so to ignore everyone. Despite that, as he started to step away, saying soothingly, a tone he had never used, and didn't think he ever needed to, when confronting Larxene, "I'll be back next to you, after this." She didn't give him any sign that she heard him, however, she took it as it was. Marluxia's touch was somehow absorbing all grief, and she wanted some type of affection, comfort, a touch...just for awhile, because it was something she couldn't have fully, and it somehow made her believe she was worth something, as ideal as that would seem. She didn't want to be fussed over by nurses, but whatever would get them out sooner, worked for her. She just needed peace, to be alone...
"Don't get so happy, I'm the winner here, actually," Axel stated with a high, self-worthy tone that was akin to those stuck-up rich boys, a gleeful smile appearing. Chuckling at the splash, he then pointed down at the ground, his feet drenched in ankle deep water as the waves tide flowed up and down, as if proving something. After that, he swaggered more into the warm salt water of the sea, walking, moving forward with a air of victory as he didn't halt until he was in waist deep. Putting his green eyes back on her, he crossed his arms, beginning to explain. "By the time you ran ahead of me, I already touched the water, and you kept going, so I guess you didn't see me stop. Plainly put, my friend: you lose. Don't believe me, fine, but at least I'm the one that knows I got one over you, which is a triumph in itself. " With that, he splashed back in return, though this time, it was more of a handful of the liguid than she threw at him, the cockiness leaving, and his flawless face just left with a playful smile. She didn't seem to be visibly upset or concerned about his mention of Larxene, thankfully. Now, to place her back in the corner of his mind. For now, anyway.
OOC: ;) "That's very self-sacrificial of you..." Axel tried to joke, attempting a smile, though it died on his lips the moment it came up. He kind of expected the confirmation, but a part of him wished it wasn't so, simply because he didn't love her back. He remained quiet for a while, keeping on staring at Reixa, into her watery eyes, not exactly knowing what to say to this. Damn, he couldn't believe he actually made her fall in love with him, especially without his notice, and he wondered what he did so much to enthrall her the way he did, considering their first meeting wasn't exactly...delightful. Maybe it was just being himself. Yet, they can't progress any more other than a deep friendship, as he didn't see her in the light she did, and he had Larxene there for him...which no one could replace. Even if it has been questionable to him after seeing that...damn kiss, and her reaction, his faith for her was strong. Closing his eyes, he simply took in a deep breath, and opened them, gazing at the ebony haired female before him, "I'm sorry..." That was something he didn't really want to reply with, but as of now, it was the only thing he could think of. Shaking his head though, he added, the words spilling from his mouth as he let his true contemplations run through, "If it was just another time...I probably could've loved you. You're a amazing girl, Reixa, and you and me actually have a lot in common, and I do see myself with you if it to happen, but...with Larxene, is just, special for some reason, I love her so much...and even if Larxene could've come after you, I probably would've fallen for her in the end too, so I think it was better this way. But, maybe now...you can find your own special someone to have, that maybe you didn't see because of your love for me or some cliché crap like that, you get the point. Though I do mean it. Everyone is meant to be with somebody...I'm sure of that." He sent her a amused expression with a wild grin, after repeating the same line he had said to Xigbar, the heavy tension in him now residing, before stepping up to her slowly. When he reached her, right in front, he simply placed a finger gently in her chin to lift it up, his other free arm wrapping around her waist to pull her closer to him, his face getting nearer until both their hot breaths were mingling...a familiar air of déjà vu around the situation, yet, he just wanted to give her this to seal the deal fully, one final gift. Either way, he whispered to her honestly, their foreheads touching as he gazed into her green orbs, "I'm glad I met you, Spitfire." And he captured her lips with his, closing his eyes as he moved his mouth slightly against hers, giving her a quick kiss, knowing and not wanting it to go any deeper. OOC: One final last kiss to end it all, right? xP I think is fair, considering she never had a REAL kiss (as small as it is) with the REAL Axel without his own sense of will there.
Darn. Forgot about that, so add it to my list, along with Stronger.
Larxene also chuckled, literally, as she heard Axel say the name, which sounded worse once mentioned by another person. Trying to calm down her mirth, she simply shook her head as she went to take a sip of her soda, before grabbing her fork and knife, ready to take piece by piece of the glorious...Chicken Fried Chicken. "Will do. As stupid as it is, I understand the name. You see, is breaded chicken, you know, those specks of bread dust people sometime used to cook? But the chicken is also fried. At least, I think that's what it is....eh, screw it. The guy who named it must have been on some high there." She shrugged, fluttering her eyes a little, before finally cutting up the chicken mixed with gravy, which came a bit easily, and then took a bite as she nabbed it with her fork. Once it was in her mouth, her eyes glittered, finding it absolutely good, and before she started to chew, she moved the chicken a little away, and took some mashed potatoes as well. All that together now was completely delicious, and she didn't think it would be this...yummy. She didn't take a minute to cut up more. "It's good! How's yours?" She glanced at him expectantly.
"That's a perfect thing to do! And considering is a nice warm day, it adds to the idea, doesn't it?" Aerith agreed, her emerald eyes glancing around the streets and feeling the warm, evening sun. It was getting quite late, though the pool was inside the school, so that was a moot point. She did have a bikini, along with a one piece, but she didn't know whether to put it on or not if they did go take a dip in the water. Listening to Yuffie's and Cloud's conversation, however, her eyes and focus turned to them, though a bit suspiciously when looking at the short girl, "You have enough munny, really?" "I would've pitched in, but you know, I have nothing," Tifa sighed in a bitter manner, taking another bite out of her Twix, eating it slowly so the chocolate bar could last longer. She had a few bathing suits to wear depending whether they go to the school pool, though she had to pick which one carefully. She had a feeling of déjà vu about being in the there...with Cloud, but she couldn't think from where, precisely, as Cloud was just visiting them now. Letting the confusing though drift away, she decided to hear the discussion that was going on now, also gazing at Yuffie interestingly.
"That's not the way to solve the situation, by ruining a car that might actually belong to a said customer!" Xemnas countered at him condescendingly, his voice raising through every syllable, giving Saïx a sharp stare. The stress was apparently taking a toll on him, and he needed a time for himself. He let out a breath, rubbing his temples softly to ease his mind into not coming into a headache. Should he even bother fixing the shelves if there's just going to be more destruction in the future? Unfortunately, yes. Customer satisfaction. Nobody would buy at a ruined store. Putting down his hands and regaining back his stance, he gazed at his assistant manager. "Now, I'll ask you again, why are the shelves and the mess of items all over the floor here, in the first place? "Oh, you mean, that hot, sexy waiter, who's way better looking than you?" Larxene retorted back to him with a amused sneer, raising one eyebrow as her eyes shined daringly. Of course, there was no doubt the waiter wasn't as hot as Axel, by a long shot, but she felt like teasing him. From the corner of her eyes, she spotted the said waiter coming at them with their food right on cue. "My, my, there he is." The young man stared at them in the new seating arrangement for a second, but placed down their plates in a comfortable manner. The mixed smell of gravy (on her plate) along with grilled sirloin steak (Axel's) filled her nostrils, and as she licked her lips, she immediately got out of Axel's body and took back her leg to check out her delicious food, breaded chicken, mashed potatoes under it, all filled with gravy on top, and vegetables on the side. But she wasn't going to eat the greens. She only took a glance at Axel's food once, which was almost the same thing only with steak, so she went to unroll her eating utensil from the napkin and dig in right off. She was hungry. So hungry, right now. Her and Axel could eat by each other, it didn't matter, the space was wide enough. Smiling, Larxene gave a flirtatious wink to the waiter and a seductive and elegant expression. "Took you long, but thanks." The waiter just nodded, a pink hue crossing his cheeks, though he was otherwise confident as he sent her a sexy smirk back, which startled her since she thought he was a shy one, before going away rather quickly after taking a sheepish look at Axel. When he was gone out of eyesight, she laughed to herself, completely amused.
OOC: Nuuu x.x, I cannot leave without some Axel. "The what?" Zexion almost exclaimed, his eyes growing a little as the words just sunk in, and before he could actually take it into his mind or acted in protest, two nurses came through the door, heading straight to the light brown haired woman, and somewhat hovering over Larxene. The paramedics? Was she serious? A slight concern took over when thoughts of what they might discover sent a chill, and there was a reason why the Organization took care of their own members when they were hurt or injured. Nobody could find out what they were. They were made up of darkness, nothingness, all many types of element, and they didn't have a heart. He didn't know whether to worry about the nurses checking her over, depending on what was it they were going to do. From what he could see, the commotion caught Marluxia's attention as he stared at the medical help, while Larxene was curious enough to take her eyes off her new favorite thing to see: the white wall. Taking action himself, he stepped up to the one of the nurses, immediately thinking up of a good excuse or reason for them not to look over the blonde female, more than need be. "Listen, this is all moot. Anything that might be wrong, we took care of it, and all the girl needs is some rest, as her bones are weak and tired, due to a certain accident. There was just a simple head wound that was patched up..as you can see, which you could look over, but she isn't in any critical condition. What happened was that this woman..." He gestured at the culprit, not really cathing her name. "Found her in...her boyfriend's room, and they were having a few problems, so he went to the lobby to relax when they had calmed, I was a witness. I soon left as well though, thinking that Larxene was resting, though it seems we let the door open. Either way, I just got the explanation that she was found in the floor....and I didn't know, we just got here. I can't think whether she tried to move and fell in the process..." "It was a fall. When I went to the room to check on her, I saw the sheets over at one side, and then remnants of tears on the floor. But by then, the woman took her for care. We could understand what she thought when finding somone almost passed out on the floor..." Marluxia added, playing along, though that was the actual truth, and in turn, sounded like it. He didn't feel comfortable with the fact That Zexion was referring to Axel as her boyfriend, but anything has to be done, because he knew the consequences once the people there took note that they were Nobodies. The studies, the experimenting then would begin...no. Looking over at Larxene, he gave her a stern nod, his eyes sending her the message. "Isn't that right, Larxene? Did you try to move then...?" She just nodded weakly, though right at this second, Zexion unintentionally stabbed her figuratively when mentioning Axel as her boyfriend, and it only sent a shiver of pain through her body again, one which was almost vanishing and leaving her alone, or at least, close to be put aside to the numbness. Why? Why did he have to say that? Axel will never be her boyfriend, and not even anything resembling it. Why did Zexion said that fact in the air like that, reminding her of what she could not have? The need to cry clenched her stomach, but she held it back...keeping her self oath.
He was about to respond back quickly enough, until he saw her jet off ahead of him, starting the unfinished race once more, though this time, the destination was the water. By instinct and natural reflex, the moment she moved, his feet followed her example, running fast enough to reach her in a couple of seconds, though it was mostly to give his reply, as he jogged beside her. Taking a breath, he questioned with a devious smile, "Is that so? Should I expect to get more 'healthy teasing' from you? I mean, you do know who I'm with...well, used to be anyway, I don't know now..." He didn't mean to mention Larxene there, and it was too late to stop himself as it came out of his mouth. It wasn't on purpose, and honestly, he wanted to just forget all that happened last night...the fear and hurt will come back, and this was suppose to be a relaxing time, wasn't it? No depresisng thoughts. Trying to somehow take it back and make her forget the words were mentioned, he simply went on in mad speed away from her, glancing at her over his shoulder with a wild grin, exclaiming, "Try to beat if you can." By this point, he was just several feets away from winning, and he was getting ever closer...
