The second chapter comes! Still isn't really intense, but preludes the real intensity of the entire series. Deep Darkness Chapter 2 Seizon Kara Makai "Whoa!" Xephono jumped back as sparks flew from the outlet. They barely missed his charcoal-colored cloak, but did manage to ignite his microphone stand; he groaned as he merely blew it out. Roxas giggled as he watched from afar. He called out, "Sure you don't need any help?!" Xephono turned around and smiled at the kid; there were a few black marks on his face, but for the most part, it was unscathed. "Nope! I've got everything under control! You're welcome to kick back and enjoy the show, though!" Shrugging, Roxas flopped downn and watched intently as Xephono pushed two wires together. Taking his hand up, he delicately pushed it against them. Sighing, he took in a deep breath. Fire spouted from his hand, lighting up his eyes and the blackened wall. Roxas's eyes widened as the wires were one again in a matter of seconds. He hurriedly got up, but hit his head on the rafters. An unintentional tear escaped from his eyes. Noticing this, Xephono rushed over to him. "You all right?" Roxas nodded, but immediately blurted out, "I didn't know you could produce fire!!!" Momentarily, Xephono stared intently into Roxas's eyes; Roxas blinked. "Ha! You lose!" Both began to laugh. Roxas had to blow some hairs out of his eye. "Heh. Axel's gonna be so jealous." Folding his arms, Xephono said, "Let him be jealous as much as he wants. After all, envy can't beat pride at all!" He quickly returned to his work after that comment, muttering to himself. Confused, Roxas said, "Uh...okay...I'll...er...just be...um...leaving..." He began to climb out of the work place. "Alright, I'll be down in a few. Besides, it's getting late." "Have you talked with Xemnas about where you're going to sleep?" There was no answer for a few minutes. "No. I haven't. I'll figure something out, though. Probably sleep on the couch..." He continued to mutter silently as Roxas closed the door. ~~~~~~ Roxas was sleepless. He and Xephono had grown close as friends, but what had happened earlier kept on tormenting him. All the silence, the inaudible muttering, and Xephono's expressions had confused him. But one thing stood out above all: Why did he avoid his comment about his fire power? He stumbled into the living room, and saw Xephono tossing and turning on the couch, just like he had said. He was saying strange things, words Roxas couldn't understand; perhaps he spoke a language different than English. Deciding not to investigate into seemingly private matters, Roxas went to the kitchen and fridge; he poured himself a glass of water. Taking a sip, he turned on his heel and walked out, his blue nightcap flowing in the new wind that came when he did so. As he exited to his room, he hauntingly heard a voice that said, "Kyrie Eleison." ~~~Dining Room~~~ Everyone was up, even sleepy-head Demyx, at 9:00. Of course, Xemnas had been the first, followed by Lexaeus, Xephono, Axel, Zexion, Xaldin, Luxord, Marluxia, Roxas, Xaldin, Vexen, Larxene, and Xigbar; no need to say that Demyx was the last up. Anyway, Xephono looked terrible; his face was completely pale, there were bags under his eyes, and his hands were constantly shaking, making it so that he almost dropped his glass of water twice. Everyone looked at him uneasily, especially Roxas. His mind was still swirling from the previous night. What did Kyrie Eleison mean, and who had said it? Axel was being very hot-headed, having been woken by Demyx very uncomfortably. Now he was taking his anger out on Xephono, who was nearly sleeping. "Why don't you wake up, you good-for-nothing hack?! If you came here to do a job, get it done!" Xephono ignored him, and heated up his glass with his fire. He took a sip as Axel went even angrier than before. "Oh, so now you're a rip-off artist?! GREAT! Just what we need in-" "WANNA CALL ME THAT AGAIN, YOU ****?!" Xephono was up and clutching Axel's neck; he choked for breath. "Just because I can control fire doesn't mean that I stole your idea! I can show you true hell! Wanna see it?!" At that moment, his eyes locked with Xemnas's. The Superior remained still for a moment, then abruptly got up. His hip hit the table, causing his glass of milk to fall over and flow onto the tablecloth. His eyes were wide. "I...Igottagodosomepaperworkiforgotabout!" He rushed out of the room. "Oh, no!..." Saix groaned. He got up, too, and ran after him. Looking at the hallway, Xephono threw Axel to the floor. ~~~Xemnas's Office~~~ Xemnas had a hand on his forehead; sweat rolled down it. He was breathing heavily when Saix walked in. "Xemnas...?" The Superior sighed. "Saix....I just can't believe he'd stoop this low for me. Is he out of his mind?" Xemnas faced the window, so Saix pulled up a chair. He flopped down in it. He looked longingly into Xemnas's eyes. "Tell me what's going on." Taking a look at Saix, Xemnas grabbed him around the back, thrust him towards himself, and kissed him on the lips. Saix's face grew red as he pulled away. "Wha-?! What did you do that for?!" "Because I may not have another chance." "What's that supposed to mean?" Xemnas sighed. "Saix...let's go and tell everyone just what is going on." "Oh, yes, let's." Both Nobodies hopped up and turned around; Xephono stood in the doorway. End of Chapter 2 It just keeps getting thicker. What's going on? Is this the damning evidence we need t oshow that Xemnas and Saix are in love? And what's up with Xephono?! Find out in Chapter 3!!!
