Organization XIII's revenge

"Oh now he comes," Cloud thought wondering what took Sora so long. Brandishing his weapon that he slightly lifted with his right hand, he stepped closer to Leon and shook his head to him. "No you're not going to get even Leon. I did what I did for a reason," the final fantasy VII protagonist said loud and clear letting his voice be heard. "Sora, go take care of the heartless that are running around stealing people's hearts. I have this situation under control," his right leg moved forward as he shifted his weight on both portions of his toned legs that were concealed underneath his black pants. "Don't question just go!" he ordered and would make a move against the keyblade weilder. Cloud was one to work solo for he accomplished more and did not have to worry about someone less experienced than him to get hurt.

Demyx hummed a tune to himself and he grinned at Leon's accuasations towards him. "Wouldn't you like to know?" He thought this was a game and could easily fool the brunette, but the blonde seemed different like he was carrying a heavy burden on his shoulders for many years which then created his negative outlook and pestismistic attiude. Demyx was looking for someone who fit that description and perhaps this human could be of use to him in more ways than one, not used as a pawn like Marluxia had used Namine for his own selfish means, but more like a outside connection from the organization and what the world had to offer. The musician was curious and wanted to know what this darkness was of Cloud's heart.

"I'm just around and then people go running for the hills. Funny isn't it?" he calmly answered a hint of sarcasism in his voice. He rolled his eyes when he saw Sora out in the open and had tried to ignore him until the screams of the townspeople were getting on his nerves for they were rooting for Sora to defeat the enemy. "Oh! Not you again. I hoped I never have to see your face again and those pathetic clown shoes you wear. I'm surprised you don't trip over your big feet. Come on... You can't lie to me. I bet you have once or more times in your life, but enough of that. You see... I just came here to eat and visit the town ever since I was defeated," his deameanor changed to a more serious and deathly tone. "But... his carefree side returned, "that was in the past and you should be more concerned about the heartless that are tearing this place apart. You should listen to the one called Cloud. You have a heart don't you Sora or are you heartless? Think of all those lives, you will forfeit if you continue to chat with me, but's it's your call," he shrugged his shoulders.

 

"I am going to get even whether you like it or not Cloud. You know that I always do." Leon turned to his friend as he kept an eye on Demyx as well. He held his hand close to his gunblade just in case. He hated to admit it, but Cloud did have a point that were several heartless running around hunting people down and taking their hearts. "Sora, I hate to admit this, but you have to save those people. They are your top priority. I will not have Radient Garden's be destroyed because of your stubborness." The final fantasy VIII hero turned his attention onto the young nobody. "No, it's not funny to see people run for their lives because of you. I am going to find out how you and your so called 'family' came back."

Axel smirked as he had noticed that Larxene had once again was trying to evade him. It was getting kind of annoying now and this time he was going to put a stop to it. Running past the other drunk ****s, and men in order to catch up with her, as she was not that really hard to miss, he decided to use a bit of the dark power even though his intention was not to blaze the town to hunt her down, but to make things easier for him it was a challenge because he knew that she might try something to infuriate him that may cause him to lose his cool and then attack when he was instructed not to harm her. No, he knew another way to end this cat and mouse game. It may have been fun for a little while, but now it was pointless and some kind of action needed to be taken.

Grinning evily and finally taking off his hood to reveal his red spikey radient locks that decepted the odds of staying perfectly aligned even though it seem to defy the gravity and the ends of it prescieved to be sharp at the edges of the ends, he snapped his fingers causing the whole town to be much like a freeze frame who person had stood still as if they were statues.

"Now this is more like it," He walked casually up to her as if observing her movements knowing that she was cornered now and still dangerous, however he knew that she had been drinking so if she were to attack him her efforts would be futile. He eyed the the bag that she was carrying and took it from her.

"So, do these people accept you? Are you happier here than where you once were? Is it worth the trouble to come over to a place that is so poor that it makes you resemble a weak beggar. This is not the Larxene I know, especially that horrible pink shaul that you are wearing. You can pretend all you want, but this place is only a fantasy that you try to fit in, but you are only fooling yourself and proving to me that you are giving up like a quitter."

He summoned his chakrams and with quick reflexes started slicing and dicing at her until he had stopped and shredded the digusise that she had on. "Be who you are suppose to be and stop being a coward especially with trying to run away from me and the organization." He then stepped a way few inches just in case she tried to attack him. He was ready for anything.

"Escaping is easy for anyone, but what is this place have to offer you? You most likely can't fit in with this society. These empty voidness faces will only be empty memories that you will haunt you until you go insane and then become nothing. Believe me. I know and can relate." He added.

 

"What about?" Xemnas inquired, the only response from him to the 11th member. It was he that needed to talk, was he not? So he did not think his breath should be wasted pointlessly otherwise.

Larxene had moved and shifted gracefully, her pink cloak billowing behind her, her lips set in a thin line as her expression had not change of the dark and ominous lines she had taken. People, or those sober enough, had perhaps noted the vibe she was giving off as some stared at her with curious glances, and some others got out of her way. She had led Axel, which she was sure was right behind, to a spot where they could have their privacy; a alley. The only option. She wasn't going to waste her legs on walking too far for the sake of facing him. It was hard to be distant from everyone's eye, and she wasn't far from the crowd, if at all, so if they did began a battle, she had to do it in stealth. Stopping when she got in, she turned around to place her eyes at the entrance without much emotion or reaction, waiting for him. It wasn't long before he stepped in as well, and the fervor of the hatred she had mentioned ignited and flared, slightly draining her senses as she gravely glared at the man, trying not to quirk her lips in repulsion. Her blood was hot, and her body stiff and tense as she tried to control her impulses from doing anything, despite her insides enclosing with abhorrence. Yes, she was still seeing red. Her vision was daydreaming of decapitating his head off, after all. She could admit her dislike wasn't that bad, surprisingly, because it wasn't as strong as she would have expected it to be, for some reason, but his presence just had this irritating arrogance that perturbed her. His very presence, this being the first time she had seen him after coming back, was enough to set her this way. She knew if she vented it all out, it would leave, and she could easily forget he existed and move on. She didn't waste seconds of her un-life to people she did not enjoy being with.

Her face did not change, appearing as if she was a simple statue, when he began speaking, and the more he said, the more she really wondered what Xemnas was thinking, or if he was truthfully mentally unstable. This was the person who was to get her back? Who had hidden degrading remarks along his tone and his sentences about her? This was the method he was using? This very Nobody was becoming more and more less important as he went on, and she figured this was such wasted breath to deal with. Axel wasn't worth her focus. And it became true of how a abomination of a creature he really was when he summoned his chakrams after he took her bag of money, and had come to slash away her outfit. She was aware that he was low out of the lowest, and didn't flinch or was fazed when he did so. What caught her attention was that he did not harm her, and whether she was looking into this too deeply or not, it made her wonder, needless to say. He was to make the first move, and then she would attack because she was provoked, while her fury couldn't be held, yet this was a different scene than what she pictured. And there he was, again, talking, while she looked on without a care. It wasn't until he was finally done that the air crept into silence, and she did not say or replied a tinker back to him. Just looked on, never moving, a thick vile settling in her throat as she felt she wanted to puke. Whether it was the alcohol or Axel himself that caused this, she didn't care. Perhaps both made her sick.

It was like this for awhile, the seconds now turning into a minute as she only blinked disinterested, with withheld loathing of him. She did open her mouth sooner or later, starting off with a ridiculing, belittling, cocky, and sinister smile, and then her airy voice was heard in what appeared to be mockery and amusement as if they were talking about the casual weather, "Funny and ironic. Those things you said. Because when you compare it to the Organization and that castle, there's not much difference, is there? The empty void faces, who wouldn't give a damn whether you return or not return the next day. Filled with people like the likes of you. Leaving me with nothing, but empty memories. And don't give me, 'this isn't the Larxene I know'. You never knew me, Axel. And you never will. Say what you want, I'm not a coward or a quitter. There's nothing I've given up or left there, and anything else is better automatically. Tell me, what am I missing?" She took a pause there, the only difference being that she was actually moving something, which was her lips. She didn't hide her sharp and displeased opinion next. "Why are you here? Why you of all people? You of all should know why it was a mistake to send you here."

And it was there she delivered the finality. "I'm not going back."

 

Axel found it quite amusing with her little sarcastic and her tough girl attitude which was the only thing that he saw that was real in his eyes. This whole town was fake not real to a trivail once of atmostphere. It may be a real town that wasn't Ansem's virtual reality experiment, but it just seemed empty except when he had seen Larxene's spirit and will going to the bottle and in his mind it represented a call for help as he had witnessed a sign of weakness when he saw her cry and knew that she may have been lonely or something along the lines. His emerald eyes glowered deeply as by her movement he thought that maybe she was transfixed and couldn't move away as she stood perfectly still.

"Why should I believe that? You say you aren't a coward and not a quitter, but you present yourself beneath that. A frightened soul, I can see right through it and when you were drinking the shedding tears proves it. You are lonely and it might be some kind of memory that might have flashed for a second to the realization of that you are unhappy." He stepped out of the shadows of the alley and began walking closer, but still kept his distance a little bit more.

For a glance of second he felt the bag and realized there was in fact lots of currency in it. His eyes had widen a bit, but then went back to normal as he had no idea where she had either taken this money or had done something drastic to obtain it. In another direction he saw a mother and their child being carried off by some higher officals just for stealing a loaf of bread. Shaking his head briskly he gazed at her again.

"Well for starters the castle is a place where you don't have to pay to sleep somewhere without being abused or even worse beyond that. There is the privacy of your own room, bathroom facilties and of course reliuqish food and water. From the looks of this place, the thieves and other scavagers would kill each other just to survive. Is that what you want to do be a scavenger? Even though you may have the wits to survive, is this where you would like to live your nobody live? At some poor community, fighting with life to just get to some certain accomidations to just earn a living?" He added smiling a little bit knowing that Larxene could seduce and charm any man if she had wanted to get her way.

"I am nothing like the others. Most of them are power hungry and igorant bunch of glorified idiots obsessed with getting a heart. Yes, I may want a heart, but that doesn't mean that I would want to go betray the organization to get it. I know that wasn't Marluxia's or your intention though. It is true I wanted my freedom from the organization and I even did some things to try to gain that freedom when the organization started going down hill."

Axel had remembered that the other members saw him as a traitor just because he didn't commit his attack to killing Roxas if he didn't come back. He was hesiste by that, but knew that he coudn't go back because Xaldin was the one who said Axel would be killed. So he had no choice, but to stay away from the organization and focused on trying to get Roxas back by trying to decieve Sora to do it. In his mind he was sick of the organization when he found out that Xemnas was sacrificing other members just to get hearts now. So he went against the organization becasue of that. Anger for moment had washed over him, but it faded away.

"Xenmas brought us back for a reason. You may be right I don't know you, it didn't mean that I wanted not to, but you don't even know yourself either anymore. From what I had witnessed that you are desperate for some kind of attention or else you wouldn't be trying to drink yourself to death or wear bright colored clothes that even you would find atrotricious." He took casual steps up to her and placed his index finger along her chin lifting it up gazing into her aqutic eyes before letting go and pulling his finger back.

Gazing at the sky he had then noticed that it was getting dark with the stars beganing to show in the atmosphere and the shadows darken now as he sighed observing her knowing that she wanted the real reason why he was here. "Fine you really want to know. The organization needs you, it is not the same without you and even Xenmas has gotten more lenient than he was in the past. I volunteered to get you becasue no one else from the organization would besides I wanted to get past our differences." He shrugged his shoulders a bit as if trying to show her his point of being innocent. It was true that he wanted to turn over a new leaf and have trust and maybe some kind of friendship, because secretly he did like her, but at the time didn't trust her becasue of the Castle Oblivion ordeal.

He stepped back cocking his head at her for a moment as he let his chakrams vanish into thin air. He would keep up this friendly approach even she did attack him because he was convince her that he had indeed change. "You are going back, but don't worry there won't be any use for voilence. I will stay here until you agree to go back, because I need a little vacation myself."

 

Cloud knew it was not a good idea to upset a nobody and Leon should know that. He did not understand why his friend was making a huge ordeal in front of someone who could easily steal their hearts if he wanted to? "Leon knock it off. Don't anger him. " There must of been some reason, why this friendly nobody had not taken their hearts for the other members would of done it in an instant and would be involved in fighting a huge war. No, this nobody was different in more ways than one which gave Cloud a sense of relief. He did not have to kill today and if only all days were like that? What was wrong with simply shooting the breeze and doing something you enjoy rather than sliting someone's throat? Cloud held his head up to the sky and looked at the sun set in the horizon a sense of peace on his features. It would be dark sooner which meant the end of a day and back to normalacy. "Leon, it's getting dark and I don't want to be out here fighting in the cold." Hoping Sora would take the hint of his advice to kill the heartless, he stepped closer to the musican away from the keyblade wielder and the gunblade warrior. Looking back at Leon, he nodded his head turned his attention to Demyx and kept approaching him.

Demyx was puzzled by Leon's outburst who was obviously threatening him in some degree. Shrugging his shoulders he decided to answer him. "I don't even know that myself so you're asking the wrong nobody. I don't know a lot of things that happen in the organization. I'm always the last to know." He grinned and placed one hand in the air as he felt the breeze blow through his hair causing him to touch the back of his head. Looking at the sun set in the west, his eyes zoomed in on the town that lay in the background. "Beautiful isn't it?" he grinned as he watched the sun slowly disappear from sight. "It's a rare occurance to see the sun for me. In a world of nothing, but darkness it's nice to experience seeing this for myself," he inhaled the sweet air letting all tension wash away from him. "Axel would of loved to have seen this, but he is not here and has to deal with another member. Sora you won't remember of the one I speak of since your memories were erased of Castle Oblivion so you could keep your old boring ones," he licked his teeth getting the taste of fish out of his mouth. His eyes widened to see that indeed one of the warriors was approaching him with some hestination. "It seems he is the only one that can actually come up to me and that takes a lot of guts," he observed the townspeople run by as he tripped one of them. "Whoops," he let her go since she was of no threat to him. "Come closer. I won't bite," he spoke to Cloud, but made sure to be ready if Cloud were to attack him.

 

There was a lost of words for a while in Sora’s mouth. They finally started to come back “If I must fight the heatless to save the townspeople then I will. Please remember this, yes I don’t remember Castle Oblivion, in fact all I know about it is what Riku told me. I do remember that nobodies can’t feel any feelings they show are fake ones. Don’t let him (Demyx) trick you.” With that said Sora then headed to where the heartless where and he easily manage to take them out for this time Sora hadn’t forgot any of his abilities. As more heartless came Sora continued to fight them it then hit Sora that this was probably what the Organization wanted him to be doing.

Marluxia calmly replied “Well since it seems you do not want talk. I guess I will do much of the talking. It’s interesting that you send Axel to get Larxene I would have gone and got her if I had been at the meeting, but I wasn’t for I was at Castle Oblivion getting it ready for my resignation. You heard me right Superior for you see Castle Oblivion just has too many painful memories for me to stay there. Look at it this way you can let a more loyal member have all that power. Just be careful who you pick we are know what happen with the last member you had assigned authority of Castle Oblivion to, which was me. In fact the one thing that is keeping me from going against you right now is that we both have the want to have vengeance on a spiky brown haired keyblade welding hero named Sora. So my Superior what do you say now.” As the graceful assassin former lord of Castle Oblivion finished all he had said he stood and waited for a response if it was good or bad.

Inside the chilly academic’s lab Vexen was busy doing some research on the power he had witnessed that the organization’s newest member possess “My this is a unique power indeed.” said the nobody to himself he then added “Now that I have done the research I just need to find a way to obtain more data.”

OOC: Tell me if you like this post or if there is something you don't like. I just would like become a good role player. For all of you are so good at this.

 

Xemnas was left in silence after Marluxia finished, but for a different reason. "Well, I would think that after you performed your betrayal and failed, that position would not be exactly yours anymore by this point to 'give it up'. And it isn't." It was quite odd how he thought he was still obtaining the role as Lord, when that very title was simply given to test his loyalty in the first place, and to confirm the suspicion. He had sent the three upper floor members to be tested, that including Axel, who had managed to get himself out in some manner. Nobody believed or trusted the redhead any longer after that event, but he was kept there. They had to keep him close, after all, and his defection once Roxas was gone did not truly "surprise" him. Everyone thought him foolish for the feelings of friendship he had with the blond boy as well, and he had thought that notion needed to disappear. Yes...he had been quite hard on traitors. As he looked at the pink haired man, he found his curiosity peaked. "Is that so? You are thinking straight, as it wouldn't do you good to go against me again."

Whatever that entailed, it was hidden. "As for Larxene, I somehow doubted you will force her to do anything that she does not want to unless you want her to thing you are against her. Especially if you have any sort of...bond."


Larxene had tensed, more stiffly than she had been, when he mentioned the plain fact of her crying as she pretended to hang with those drunkards. She had been aware that he was somewhere behind her, taking his time, but she didn't know that he had caught her doing so. She had expected that he will only see her drinking, nothing else, and she pondered about it. How did he...? It wasn't like she was sobbing, or shaking her shoulders. It was just silently spilled tears. It wasn't like she couldn't control them either, because she didn't even notice she was doing so until that...Larxene closed her eyes for patience and to keep her levelheadedness as she had gotten to the realization, her body shaking for a second in held fury. Of course...that whore with her loud mouth basically shouting it for all the world to hear. She probably didn't notice how much of a shout it was because her mind was somewhere in another zone of thought. She could barely remember what happened after she had lost herself in her contemplations. God, if she could kill her...now she was finding herself being thrown this back. Her fists clenched hard, her breathing quickening, and if she had a Heart...well, thankfully, she didn't, or else it would be beating very rapidly. The mention of that one crying slip caught her off-guard. She detested when someone knew of her weakness and that they had been exploited, especially out loud. She hated when it was stated and announced at her face like Axel was doing. She disliked people and other shedding her open, and finding out things she didn't want them to find out. She didn't like people reading her. It disturbed her. She wasn't one to be exposed in this kind of spotlight, and the fact that he had gotten to that point made her uncomfortable and cornered, and enclosed, and she knew she was losing her rock-like composure. No, no, she wasn't to let it affect her...she'll just build her walls and defenses again, like she was doing now. Maybe in the end he will think it was a one in a lifetime thing...?

Now she was getting delusional.

She didn't know what Axel was talking about either. She wasn't desperate. Or, unhappy. Sure, it might be hard finding a hotel, and all, yet it wasn't something to be unhappy for, it was just a bit of frustration. Oh, and she wasn't desperate. That needed repetition. She was just drinking...well, because, she needed to play the part. Not that she needed to drink three bottles, and just take simple sips, but it wasn't anything worth being called needy over or something. So what? She wanted to drink and drown three bottles of alcohol. Usually, people do that daily to relax, and yes, she did do it out of habit back when she was human, because she wasn't left without any other choice the way things were going for her. And it was just a habit she had picked up when the memories came back to her of things she rather keep in the back of her mind, or completely taking out. She just wanted...liquor. That was all. And brandy was fine wine anyway. Larxene didn't even know why she was letting what Axel said get her this way, either. It wasn't important. It was distracting her from what he was saying, even though she could hear and understand every word as she listened, but she was slightly spacing out again after she noticed he took a pause to smile at something he found funny after explaining what the castle can provide, and what she had to do to earn some money. Performing was fun. The people were easy to impress. She did kind of like it. Of course, nothing could beat what the Castle That Never Was provided, but she had yet to see the life of a gypsy. Was the map that Clopin guy gave her where they stayed?

What got her attention back, and got her stomach bubbling with that despise was when he began to speak about Marluxia and the plan, and she raised a doubtful eyebrow at what he was saying, almost like he understood, studying his expression skeptically. She was particularly looking at his glowing, almost fluorescent jade eyes. As the saying goes, the eyes were the window to one's soul, and she dug deep and intently without even blinking as she searched his irises, as well as keeping track of anything else that caught her sight. This was unlike him. For all she knew, he was a expert at playing it up, and he was just tricking her like he did back then. It was close to impossible to trust him, and she didn't let her guard down. The only thing that threw her in for a loop is when he had suddenly gotten closer, and she felt the gentle touch of his finger lifting her chin to look up at him. Needless to say, she had widened her eyes at that, not only shocked that he would actually make such a move, but befuddled that this was not somehow a warped dream. She remembered, quite bitterly, that she was the one to always do that kind of thing...back when she was stupid at that time in Castle Oblivion, she meant. She could only stare in disbelief even when he had taken it back, and she wasn't certain it happened. Did it? It was weird...this wasn't the Axel she remembered...

It wasn't long until she noticed she lost control of her situation, and got herself back in order. She couldn't be a fool. Not again. Not again to him. Larxene had reverted to do as she had previously; study him. Very carefully. Taking every word in as if they had to be broken apart, revisited, and examined. The only thing that last stunned her was that he had said he would stay until she agreed.

Unfortunately, she didn't detect anything amiss the whole time, but she gazed at him suspiciously anyway as she tilted her head, not buying it quickly. There was the whole no violence scenario again, and she wondered now if he wasn't allowed to, which was more likely. And if he was, would he had attacked her? Perhaps. He did slash her pink garment, and she would've defended herself if she didn't note that his position, as she had seen Axel battle, wasn't to aim at her skin. He was slower than he should be when he ran head on to fight, so she kept her cool at what he was going to do then. Larxene couldn't believe that she had once been resolute and determined not to go back, and now her goal was swaying. The only thing that held her back truly was her lack of faith in him. No matter what, what he did back then will stay on her mind. It was hard for her not to. She had been betrayed and stabbed behind her back other times, and she had taught herself to stay away from those people for the remainder of her life. Better if she never had to see them again. He was one of them. So if he even said he wanted to work some things out, it sounded like it could never happen. The whole spectacle left her to think as she didn't speak once more, this time letting time slip by in minutes. It wasn't until after that she found her voice, that she denied, "I wasn't desperate for attention. And I wasn't trying to drink myself to death either, though I wouldn't mind it, to be truthful. And the only reason I was wearing that horrible color was to camouflage myself with all the other ugly bright outfits around here." Larxene wasn't sure what she was saying, but she was going at it anyway. "I'm not unhappy either. It may be hard, but it takes time and patience to adjust to a new home. Besides, it doesn't have to be this world. I could find another one. It's almost even unbelievable that I used to like you, you know. Now, it's difficult to rely on you, just as it is difficult to trust you. So as to get past out differences, I doubt you would want to go through the process. Once you turn your back on me, it's...

She stopped, not wanting to reveal anything else about her past, or any more weaknesses to give him, and simply just stepped up to him, and got her bag back, almost protectively as if she was hiding something personal. Her body was alert to act for whatever he might pull, preparing herself if anything. Narrowing her eyes questionably, she then added shortly, taking his last sentence as him not being serious, "What are you up to? Your job is probably to convince to go back to that castle. And you wouldn't really stay here until I agree."

 

Axel noticed that for a while that Larxene was very stiff as if almost at a loss of words. Perhaps he did get to her on some levels and he knew that he could read people and it was not a mistake to think that she was did want to fit in or want some kind of attention or to be noticed or else she would of not given herself away like that. He had a feeling that she may be hiding something especially since she had stopped in mid sentence probaby from being nervous around him. He thought that may be peculiar because Larxene that he had known in their world was not afraid of to speak her mind or even let some of the older members ridicule her. The way she looked now was like a different person who he eyed clutching the bag as if she thought that he may have tried to take it away from her again. This was very strange and he was not used to this kind of behavior she was presenting, but in a way he was glad that she was not trying to bite his head off. He would never miss that even though he thought it gave her spunk and he admired and loved the feistyness that sprung within her personality.

He nodded his head slightly as if almost trying to comprehend what her body language was trying to express. With every moment of silence he would gaze at the sky a slight smile drawn across his face as if in a peaceful time, and it could be an distraction if trying to tell the time in this world since he wasn't near a clock tower.I t was frustrating to him that he was not that intuned to the phases of the time that could represent itself from just observing the sky, so instead he would watch her silent movement with boredom every once in a while turn the side of his eyes to glance in another direction when he heard movement from either an obstacle or another person, until she had decided to speak up is when he kept his direct eye contact on her reading her soul.

"You are in denial, but I will let you say what you wish about your cry for attention. I am not stupid Larxene and you may not know this, but I have been on missions where I have witnessed humans doing such patterns. I observe them closely and often it results to suicide because they don't seek aid in anyone and think they can be independent only on themselves. That can be true that one should only rely on one self for survival, but it is also stupid because they can't do everything by themselves and then end up down the wrong path where they do desperate things to get attention and end up hating themselves among other things." He answered shortly keeping his tone light, but also mild.

"Pink does not camuflage you, but makes you stand out more than you realize as I was able to find you faster." He smirked with that comment tyring hard not to laugh at her comment.

His eyes widen however when she said something personal which he thought was just her trying to persuade him to leave her alone, but he never thought she was being serious or even teasing him. His eyes leveled themselves to the ground as if watching his shadow in the wind, but then they rose up. Curiously got the best of him and it was intriguing however, to hear her say some things almost nice. It was unnerving to him and he almost took offense to it as if he could of been a joke or strung along for her own enjoyment. "You actually liked me? Don't give me that crap, you were the one who hung out with Marluxia and your trust for him ...." he paused not wanting to bring water under the bridge and quickly changed the subject. It was a painful memory even for him because he wanted Marluxia to fry not Larxene, but sadly it had to be her too. In the back of his mind he couldn't blame her for not trusting him, it was like a never ending grudge.

"Even if you don't trust me or not it doesn't mean that I don't want to get past it. Is it worth having a grudge and be bitter to make yourself more miserable? Does it make feel better about yourself? When did you ever relie on me for anything?"His eyes were turning ravageous now as he spat how he felt over the whole ordeal with Castle Obilvion. "If you are still sore about Castle Oblivion then you should know that I was just simply following orders and I didn't have a choice in the long run." His fist now twitching a bit once again mentioning the events in Castle Oblivion. He wasn't guilty, but he wasn't innocent either, he did what he could to survive and even now it was eating him in his mind as if he should of done a different approach or outcome. Why was it affecting him now? He did not know the answer and decided not to let it bother him.

As he watched her get her bag his mood had suddenly change to not being aggressive, but almost passive as his eyes narrowed almost annoyed now. "You should know why I am here, isn't it that obvious, either way I am not leaving until you come back. Even if you chose to leave this world I will find you, but I have no problem adjusting to any place that you choose to try to surive in. Sooner or later you will have enough of this round trip and then go back home."

With his right wrist he twisted it in the air and was about to summon a portal to attempt to try some kind of risky fashion to bring in some kind of light because the air was getting too cold for his liking, but off in the distance a commotion of two dogs were growling and wrestling with a bag had caught his attention and had made him forget the warmth that he craved. The nosiy outburst had inspired him enough to observe the canines tug of war finally end when they finally had riped a hole in the bag exposing a whole hoard of currency. Immediatly his eyes had lighten up with delight and quickly Axel had telported towards it, found a tarpen cloth from one of the market stands and tied it together to secure the loot. Smirking to himself he placed it in his cloak pocket for safe keeping not even bothering to count to see how much he had. The weight from the bag had not even fazed him one bit as it was out sight and the only way someone could get it was to rummage through his cloak. Axel knew if they valued their life they wouldn't try that stunt.

"Hmm that was quite conventient," he ambled over towards Larxene with swift, but smooth movements, letting his left hand by accident brush against her shoulder and then turned around raisng his hand over his head as if pondering what he should do with it next. "So what kind of food do they serve in this world?" He replied in a friendly manner.

 

"Well at least Sora did as he was told," he looked at him run off in the distance as more hearts floated up to the sky. Sighing he knew Leon would back him up if need be for his plan was to make sure there was no confrontation between him and the nobody. He remembered what Sora said shorty before he left and he kept that in the back of his mind, but something was telling him to test the waters for he wanted to know the truth about what these nobodies were and what their intentions were. It was true that he was risking his very life, but that didn't faze him. It was now or never. "Now that Sora is gone to do what he does best you wouldn't mind talking to me about a few things right? I know why you're here for you say you wanted to get some food and that I don't blame you, but just know that the people of this town are on edge and are crazy," he sneered at some passing victims who gave Cloud a nasty look as they passed him. "Just ignore them," Cloud told himself not wanting to harm anything or anyone at the moment. "There has to be no distractions if this is going to work," his mind told him as he did come closer to the musician, but with caution.

Demyx tapped one foot and rested his weight on his other. The people running by were getting on his nerves and hearing Sora yell in the background was enough to make him want to battle the keyblade wielder, but he kept his composure as he was interested in Cloud's movements. Smiling he placed one hand in his hair and slid through his golden brunette locks around his forhead feeling his hair style as the evening wind swept through it. "Heh... You see you're easy to talk to and are different from the rest. If someone else saw a nobody he or she would want to engage in battle, but you Cloud are defintely smarter for you access the situation before charging into some unknown certainity. I can tell you don't enjoy fighting, but have to if you must. You also have your own mind and are not easily swayed by Sora, but Leon on the otherhand well that's a different matter," he placed his right hand on his hip and leaned toward as if pushing Leon's buttons for him to attack him.

"Take this for example if Leon was alone right here and now he would of attacked me by now and who knows what would of happened." He paused, swinging one arm out in front of him pointing at him. "But you know better than to do that since you're level headed and that could make you a threat to the rest of the organization." He brought his hand down and swayed it in the wind. "But not to me since I could careless about fighting. Let's just hope you don't meet the rest of the clan I'm with. They're not as understanding as I'am especially my boss. You may of heard Sora," he gazed at Roxas's somebody with malcontent, "mention about Xemnas the Superior of the Organization every now and then and it's true about us all being back, but personally I'm not a threat to you and would like to speak to you furthur," he walked up to the blonde warrior conjured up a dark void and shoved him to another location before having it disappear.

 

Larxene eyed the redhead warily, own bag still hugged by her arms, scoffing inwardly as she thought of the small amount of money he collected out of luck, compared to her hard earn one. Kind of. Slightly massaging the shoulder he had bumped into by his hand uncomfortably, whose touch lingered, and that made her unsettled, she had her eyes narrowed into slits as she stared at him. Slowly, the fierce woman inside was beginning to build itself up after he had announced of her "desperation for attention", and her tears, even when he had mentioned it again, and did not obviously believe her. Her defenses were getting back into order, as well as her shields, even though she still felt uncovered. No matter what she did or what she fixed, or if she was regaining back her strong control, Axel witnessed that swift moment of her being frail, and she couldn't change that, nor would he forget it in the long run. That part of her was out in the open to a person, and who knows if in the future in what manner they would utilize it. It irked her completely, feeling this...naked. Again, she despised it. And let alone, this had to be revealed to Axel, which, no matter what he said, doubts will be surrounding him in her view until something else happens that would prove the worth of him being trusted as she did once. If anything, that was what really bothered her; that someone who had done her wrong in some way, and one she did not have faith in, saw her at a delicate situation. The only who she thought she would feel comfortable with seeing her that way, which was very, extremely minuscule, was Marluxia, and that was simply because he remained true to her, and did not turn his back. Sure, he might not have cared for her death back then (she knew that even if she didn't see it), if you would call it "death", but they had a certain connection that told her it would be fine, at least. But, he even wasn't on her list. She rather let no one see her in that position. It was all still in her mind even she as he started to behave friendly.

She also got called that she was in denial. He just wasn't comprehending her. She was a Nobody, for that to happen in what he was saying, she would have to be depressive, correct? She wasn't. Rather, she couldn't be depressed. Nor was she going to drown and lose her life in alcohol. It would make sense if he saw this back when she was human, with what he was stating having some leverage, but as of now, she wasn't in any type of dangerous path like she had been before. When she cried, and when she drank, it was just her old self, the one whose name was now scrambled and connected together with a "X".That...was that person. She didn't know why or how, but, she could feel it, and she didn't need Axel telling her otherwise. And as for trying or attempting to get past previous...complications on top of that, she was shock to be actually considering it, now as she thought deeply on it. The hatred and dislike that was traveling through her veins, and ravishing her brain were still existing, but it was lower, and more loose, if not, calmer. It would take a while for that to ever disappear when she saw his face, if it ever would, but nothing also said that she had to collaborate, like, or be beside him as anything if she did agree to calling it "water under the bridge". That would be forgiveness, however, and that wasn't the right decision as of yet for her. Maybe, she could take him at arms length, and simply be passive when around him, in the same way that team mates put aside their differences to work together. It was still something to think about, though, and she wasn't going to speak more of the matter until she was positive of what to do with that. She was quite startled to learn that he didn't buy her liking him in the past, nevertheless. Honestly, she would think she was obvious, and she wasn't even going to make up excuses for that one. In fact, the "like" was probably not to it's true sense of the word, she didn't understand what was it, and she didn't know, but she was definitely certain that she did not mind him as she did now, where every move he made was a question of being in suspicion, and she did not harbor a "grudge". Her mind was full of too many things right now that he had placed in her head, maybe on purpose, and her eye somewhat twitched at the thought of Axel basically following her from place to place out of anything else. In the end, this time, her confidence more brewing, she sniped in annoyance, "I haven't tried to find food,"

She wondered if he would trail after her if she, let's say, was in a cold, ravenous, freezing mountain. To test him, but of course, that wasn't the exact type of place she would enjoy staying for even a second as well. She thought of Atlantica, yet, truthfully, she will end up frying and killing all fish for being damn irritating. Stepping into a sing-along world was not her cup of tea. In the long run, even if she did loose him, or if he had to return back, or if she killed him in a all out of battle that she could easily begin, there was no doubt Xemnas might bring another after her, and if that didn't work either, he might choose to bring himself. The freedom she thought she had wasn't really being free as long as the "Superior" wanted her back, as she was aware that he needed more people, which is how they got to XIII in the first place. It was almost indescribable how the reality had sunk into her, and she lowered her sight to the ground, glaring at it as if it was to be blamed. As long as the Organization existed, better yet, Xemnas, she was stuck. That was the reality. She wasn't going to admit this to Axel either. She didn't want to return, and there was always the option of death as she had thought before, but she couldn't kid herself any longer. She had loathed it when she had faded back at Castle Oblivion and she didn't want to leave, and it was the same now. It was just her. She'll keep that to herself in the meanwhile as she raised her head back up, and glaned at the redheaded man with pride and self-assurance. "Look. I'm not in 'denial'. What you saw back there was not me, but a picture of what I used to be. That wasn't Larxene, so to speak. That part of myself came back at that precise second as I lost myself in my memories, and I can admit that, yeah, the old me maybe did have some sort of problem with that habit, but that isn't the case now. I'm fine, and I'm not as weak as I was before. And I won't suddenly turn emo either. So you can say what you want about that, if you don't get it now, then you won't get it." Her orbs sparked with a blaze. "For me liking you? Yes, I did. I never had anything against you, Axel, so I had no reason to portray any hostility except a few...certain teases that I would rather not mention. I was the one that maybe, possibly, gave the hint of bringing you into the group while I was being fooled by you, and like always, trusting someone backfired on me, and the disappointment was just as much. It's not a grudge, it's a issue with me to everyone. The good thing that came out it was for me to see that my naivete didn't leave, and that I was a complete idiot. In turn, that made me stronger, and thus, where we find each other today. Thanks for that one."

Her body was tensed, but she soon ignored it despite the fact that she looked nowhere near gratified, and she switched the topic. "That doesn't matter anyway. I don't get how you would spot me in pink when the rest wore more bright colors, if not, the same shade, but I digress. I'll...accept you for the while, you know, put 'aside differences'? That way. Any other option it's difficult where we stand now." She pointed back to the crowd, now leaning against the wall, noticing she had a sort of appetite as well, but she wasn't going to leave first. She didn't want to unmask her back to him as a opening, and she will mostly be following behind. "It's a party, so there's probably food everywhere..."

 

[OOC: I vaguely remember the Notre Dame movie. So I guess I will follow your lead.]


Leon was at a loss of words as he was just grasping the motion that the nobody Demyx had pushed Cloud into the void of darkness. He was skeptical as his fists were shaking nervously and his heart beating wildly out of his chest as if in denial that his friend was gone to who knows where was finally catching up with him. "No, Cloud! Damn that guy!" He pounded his fist to the ground really hard as he tried not to break down especially in front of Sora's presence of killing heartless. The brunnete's hand was reaching out as if trying to grasp the air, but his heart had forced him to understand that reality that he was gone. His eyes were narrowed now as he knew that the one called Demyx may be trying to persuade Cloud to the dark side. Leon would not let this happen and he would promise himself to find his friend no matter where he gone. Glancing at his watch he typed in Cloud's corridents hoping to find his location.



Axel's eyes leveled carefully at Larxene then off in the distance where he heard many party goers and the crowd going wild. The yells and whooping and music was not towards his liking,as he was used to the modern type, but wanted to prove that he could accomplish this mission and bring her back and that he could be trusted in the superior's eyes than this was worth it. That wasn't the only thing, but he wanted to gain Larxene's trust as well as he knew he had betrayed her just so that he could stay with the obligations of the Organization and have their suspicions on him down to an minmum. It wasn't his fault that he was sent to be the eyes and ears of this small group of a possible betrayal in Castle Oblivion which he saw almost right away, but had to blend in so that they wouldn't be suspicious of him. It was going fine until that brat Sora had confronted him and caused him to blow it, though with his actions with letting Namine go. That was the first time Axel had felt some kind of feeling where he had actually enjoyed something. Of course he kept it to himself knowing that the others might plan his downfall.

With his witty mind and manipulation skills he had survived through the events in Castle Oblivion and upon returning to the organization as the only surivor, the other members had eyes on him over suspicions even though they were the ones who had told him to execute the traitors. It maybe so as the tint bit of guilt had washed over him which he did not very well understand since he was told that nobodies can't feel emotion yet, in the back of his mind he was realizing maybe what Xenmas was saying were lies. If they had no feeling then how come they could feel phyiscal pain? Shaking his head to get those thoughts out of his head, he thought about Larxene's deception and change of attitude.

His instincts were telling him other things that could go wrong with the party, but he had told himself that he could not be influenced or attempted to do anything that he might regret. All he had to do was not to let the acholol control him. A nobody had no heart, that is true, but they did have everthing else that a human had including a sensory, nevous system and among other things that could be pleasurable or non depending on how their personalites were all arranged differently and thinking mentally. Axel had taken every word she had said in consideration, but he wasn't sure if he could trust her not to run off on him again. Even if she did he would find her since she had forgotten one thing that a nobody possesses that no regular human had inherited.

"I am aware that it is your memories and your reflection of yourself being human, but I just wanted to see if you would admit it. It seems we are not that different you and I. I intent to lose myself as well, but this desire drives me of wanting to become whole even more. It was also a consequence and is my mistake of why I wasn't trusted in the past by the others. You can blame Roxas, but I don't regret it at times because at least I had my freedom from the Organization and it is boring there. I don't blame you of wanting to be away from it." He let his hands gesture into a pattern of hand movements and it almost seem like he was passionate with the last parts of his sentence.

In his mind Larxene might have thought he was playing her again, but he wasn't and was simply stating his opinion over the matter. Now the hard part was trying to help her remember that she had one time understood him even if it might bring upon an ugly uprising. "You saw through my interest towards Sora's heart back in Castle Oblivion so I think you may know me better than almost all the others. I was blinded however, to see that the outcome would tear us all apart when the key of destiny had betrayed us." His eyes had narrowed from his mention of Roxas and his connection with Sora, but he felt he needed to give her a little information as he couldn't hide it anymore and she deserved to know the truth about his role in Castle Obilvion.

"You may not get past of what happend in Castle Oblivion, but I was given orders to execute the traitor. So don't think that I did this unforgivable act for pure enjoyment because it wasn't. It was Marluxia, but then that list began to grow. It wasn't satisfying, but what choice did I have? You have to admit Marluxia had a dumb plan to lure the key blade wielder in and then have Namine change his memories so that Sora would be under his control and take over the organization. It was pathetic and it shamed the organization and if there was going to be a betrayal at all, it would be better off if it wasn't by the hands of our enemy. If the organization fell apart I rather it would be a rebellion taking place."
However, I didn't regret ending Vexen's life, the annoying senile guy who degraded you deserved of what he got. I killed him sadistically and quickly before he even had a chance to react showing no remorse. Shortly the underground traitors were dealt with, Lexaeus was finished off by Riku, Sora's other friend . Zexion was defeated by "that toy" that you kicked the crap out of." He chuckled darkly remembering the concept of watching them die slowly and did indeed enjoy the outcome.

"I admire you and liked you, Larxene, ignored your teasing gestures for I had a different obligation to set in motion or perhaps I had no idea what to do or react towards your flirtious mood. The point is, I always thought you were smarter than Marluxia, and you could of easily not been manipulated into his scheme in the first place. That is what I didn't trust about you. He was your downfall not me. You can choose to forgive me or not, I don't care, but now we were given a second chance and I felt that you deserved to know what my role in that castle was." He admitted turning his back away from her. Once again mentioning the past was getting him upset, he wanted to get past it, but how can he.

He began walking towards a dark alley not even sure if he should go to that to that party or not, but his appetite was getting stronger and chose not to ignore it. Shrugging his shoulders in frusteration he decided to go forwards, but before he did he said one more thing. "Oh by the way you can't hide from me. Remeber we are nobody and can feel other presences even ones that aren't even there." He was feeling more human which is why he was able to comprehend some of her understanding that she had mentioned about him. It was all thanks to the key wielder Sora when Axel had valiently, and blindedly aggronance had sacrificed himself to make sure that Sora had made it to the World That Never Was.

 

With a sudden twist of his body, Cloud frantically turned observing where he was at, his eyes retaining the surroundings of an area that he was not familar with. Out of no warning, Demyx had shoved him through a dark void that could of led him to no where in particular. "Where am I?" he saw nothing, but the darkness surrounding him preparing to take his heart and weaken him in more ways than one.

The sitarist had a notion that the warrior would question his methods for he knew what the dark corridors could do to humans if left alone wandering in and out of areas waiting to be picked off by the heartless or lower nobodies. "Don't worry for as long as you stay with me you'll be out of harm's way," he walked slowly making sure Cloud was at his side to keep an eye on him in case he were to bolt.

Cloud nodded for that was all he could do.He would not take a chance of doing anything foolish especially in unfamilar territory. "You still didn't answer my question. What is this place called?" the blonde warrior searched for any adversaries that would be on the look out for him. He was a walking target and this nobody could protect him. He was safe being in the company of one who walked these vast passages all the time.

Demyx made sure they were coming to another passage way before he spoke again. "We're in the Corridors of Darkness a place that no human should ever enter by himself or herself." His hand extended out in front of him as his fingers moved closer to the swirly darkness on the the other side. "What you'll see through here is where I'm really taking you," he seized Cloud by his hand once more and portaled through it. The blinding light caused him to squint his eyes as he entered Castle Oblivion, the second stronghold of the Organization. He decided to venture into an area where no human would be able to follow so he could speak with the young warrior in peace and solitude without any interruptions. "This is Castle Oblivion, a place where memories fade and come back in due time. As you pass through the doors, do not worry about losing your memories. You are with me and therefore will be protected from the curse I like to call it," he chuckled to himself. The musician entered the vast doors and made his way to the higher levels of the castle to a room where a crystal ball was centered in the room. " Now you're probaly wondering why I brought you all the way over here right? Well the funny thing I can't really talk to you when your friend Leon and the brat Sora is about now can I? This is an area where Leon won't be able to contact you since it's out of your worlds," he eyed the blue beeping of Cloud's wrist comlink with suspision.

"No nothing is coming through," Cloud starred at the surroundings with disbelief while he crossed his arms. "How did you know I wanted to speak to a nobody? What made you choose me over anyone that you could of seized in a second?" Cloud's mind was full of questions as he walked about looking at the interior design of the room. "Talk about no taste," he placed his hand to the wall and slid it down feeling the texture. "Everything is a tinge of white and floral," his left foot stepped forward followed by his right.

"No kidding. Marluxia was the so called Lord of the castle because my boss put him in charge. It was pathetic and Marluxia turned out to be a traitor along with Larxene, but that's another story. You may of never seen them, but I'm sure you have a record of them and their involvement here," he paused not wanting to confuse the warrior or get him off track, "so anyway I brought you here so I could talk to you about what I sensed from you. Us nobodies have a way of being able to read other memories and yours are tragic and full of resentment all because of a certain individual who had betrayed you long ago and became your sworn enemy who haunts you to this very day am I right?" he grinned shocking the older man who backed away a few steps. "Oh don't be scared, I'm not here to hurt you. I simply want to help you and maybe there is a way you can help me in return," Demyx sought the friendship of an ally of this level headed warrior whom held the qualties of one to aid him in his time of need. "You see, you are confused about everything that has happened to you and unlike me who doesn't have a heart, you're able to truly feel everything which gives you your strength and remarkable cunningness. You can't pretend that you have one and that's why I want to learn more about you and what causes these feelings you experience?" he walked closer to the crystal ball seeing if anyone else was present in the castle.

"So let me get this straight," Cloud analysed the situaton. "You brought me here to better understand my heart and you want to be friends with me? Why? Don't get me wrong for I would rather have friends over enemies anyday, but why me and not anyone else you have encountered?" Cloud wanted to know the true reasons behind his abduction.

Demyx blinked his eyes after starring at the crystal ball while Cloud was speaking to him. "I knew you would ask that," the water wielder tore his orbs away and turned to face Cloud. "You see the organization is all I know, but I need someone else outside of it to interact with and believe me I would defientely come in handy in dire situtaions. It's just most of the members treat me with no respect and they can't get along with me and they tease and put me down just because I believe that we do have hearts just not in physical form obviously, but I react to all these types of emotions that the boss tells me are fake." Demyx began to pace. "How do I ask that they are nothing, but phantoms if I experience them everyday? I'm like the black sheep so to speak and don't really fit in with the others and in matter of fact most members would like to see me gone." He stopped for a second and edged closer to the warrior. "I feel like an outcast and I just want someone else to talk to and someone I can relate to. The minute I saw you, I knew you were troubled and yet you deceive those around you and for a good reason for how they treat you after you risk your life everyday. It makes you bitter inside I bet. Well that's how it is for me in the organization and I just want one moment's peace from them. You know somewhere I go and have a friend I can talk to without being judged. I've longed for that for so long."

"I see what you're saying and by the look of everything you seem different from the rest. Sora did misjudge you when he defeated you, but you had no choice in the matter because of the fear of the organization looming around you. I know how that feels. You've convinced me and that's not an easy thing to do because I'm not very trusting over strangers," he set his weapon to the side of him letting the nobody know he didn't mean any harm. "Demyx I'd be honored to be a friend to you, but don't let Leon or Sora or anyone else know. I could be branded as a tratior to the town if they discovered where I was and who I was with," Cloud rose his head thinking of Leon in his mind.

"Great!" Demyx exclaimed jumping up and down for a few seconds. "Heh... Sorry I'm just excited that you accepted my offer. In return I will do what I can to help you, but I also have to watch my back even more because unlike your friend Leon, my boss is ruthless to those who go against his rules in anyway. Actually I don't think there is a rule of me being friends with you since you're not the enemy like Sora is," his right hand rested against his chin as he tried to remember the rules Xemnas set. "I'll worry about it later," he starred at the crystal ball once more. "I wonder if Axel has located Larxene yet?" he said outloud trying to get the orb to show him as Cloud watched it swirl about, his eyes full of wonder.

 

The amount of Heartless was getting smaller and all the townspeople had managed to get inside the buildings where it was safe. This was when Sora heard Leon shout something about Cloud, when turned he saw Cloud being pushed into a dark portal by the nobody as Sora saw this he screamed “No! Cloud!” A heartless then tried to hit Sora with its sword only for its attack to be blocked by the keyblade which then struck the heartless, before it could react, with a killing stroke. With that being the last heartless Sora then ran to where Cloud and the nobody had been, when he got there was no sign of them. Sora looked down at the floor and said quietly “He’s gone. I let that nobody take him away, and who knows what they’ll do to him all because of me.” Letting his anger get him Sora looking up and shaking his fist he shouted “You cowards, I’m the one you want, you should of took me not one of my friends!” Realizing then that his outburst was a useless effort that it would not bring back Cloud Sora calmed himself down and then said “I’m sorry Leon for you having to see me like that, and for what happen to Cloud. I could of helped if I just taken care of the heartless sooner and faster. Cloud might still be here.” As soon as Sora was done talking he started to wonder was his other friends’ safe. Had he done the right thing leaving Riku and Kairi back at the islands?

Of course Marluxia knew he was no longer going to be the Lord of Castle Oblivion, but he couldn’t let Xemnas know that so Marluxia replied saying, “Well at least you won’t have the pleasure of me getting upset about losing the castle. For I have told you I do not wish to return to that castle. May I ask which one of your members will you name as the new lord of Castle oblivion?” (OOC: This is just me but I think Luxord should be the new lord, but that’s up to all of you not me.) BIC: Marluxia then added “As of Larxene lets just say out of everyone I’m the one who knows Larxene the best. That I didn’t deceive her to help me go against the Organization, she just agreed with me.” After a while Marluxia then said “If our discussion is over I must be on my way, and leave you in peace, Superior.” While saying that Marluxia walk a bit away from the Superior, and got ready to portal to another location.

The Chilly Academic’s lab was a dark cold room, for this is how he like to do his work and contain his experiments. The room was filled with tables, shelves, and desks all covered with book, equipment, and notes. In one area there was the equipment Vexen had used to make the replica of Sora’s friend Riku. Other area’s had information and equipment Vexen had worked on for the Organization’s purposes. Finally in the center of the lab sat the chilly academic himself, Vexen, who was busily looking through some more resources and recording down some notes.

OOC: I couldn’t think of anything for Vexen, so I just described his lab. I hope the other two where good.

 

"Where are you going?" Xemnas questioned deadly low as he eyed the pink haired man preparing to leave, not knowing what to make of him yet from the present. It was a new beginning for the members now that they were brought back, but past events died hard when it came to certain aspects, and this was included. No matter what Marluxia did, every action appeared as if something was planned. He was not concerned for a Lord of Castle Oblivion as of now, and he was not sure whether to let anyone gain some power as before. That, as well as it was not needed. It was just a test to test someone's loyalty, and no such test was required for the moment. "I am not to choose anyone, but now that you are here, you are not allowed to leave the premises unless you got a precise destination in mind."


Larxene noticed that the topic of her crying was now erasing from most of their conversation, and she honestly preferred it that way. It left her more at ease, even though Axel was very aware of that particular side of her, and she chose to ignore the very last comment on it. She had said all she needed to say on that topic, and while she was still bothered, and perhaps will be for the long run as that one fact about her life got dragged out in the open, she would be fine. That only was a small deep and personal fragment of herself that Axel had gotten hold of, it wasn't even the tiny piece of the big picture, and she believed she could let that one slide. She just had to construct a wall around that memory...that time, and be protected in case it was used against her. She had placed all her defenses in front of her, not willing to let any secrets out, nor be seen, and that alone raised her boldness. She could feel the old spark that was trashed when Axel had revealed that he had watched her reflect the past into the present with a bottle and tears. The more she looked at him, and the more she replayed his words, the more in power she got, and swiftly slid her bag of money away from holding it like a teddy bear, and put the strap on her shoulder, her composure straightening strongly. She shouldn't be thrown out a loop about that information being taken, yet, she also couldn't let it happen again unless she was fully confident and had complete faith in Axel for her to discuss anything with him about the other aspects of her life. Those were precious and important. And private. Which was why she didn't know what exactly was he getting at from explaining all these things about Castle Oblivion, and his role in the manner.


She wasn't going to fool herself into thinking that she wasn't doubting him, because she was, even if she didn't spot anything in her deep calculations of his movements and expressions. She told him: it was a issue, and it didn't sprout or began when he had betrayed her. It was from childhood and now, and she couldn't get what he didn't catch up on. It was a psychological blow that she was given when she was growing up. He appeared genuine, but she wasn't ready to truly lose her guard with him. With anyone. The detest she did have for him was now slipping away from her, and she wanted to hold it within, but she was slowly becoming aware that there was some change in him. Minor, small, maybe bigger. It made Larxene ponder over where it came from, or whether it was the friendship he and Roxas had that the others had looked down upon that affected him. Whatever the case, she did note a difference, but, to get past her own demons and insecurities when in his presence, it had to take more development than simple minutes. She understood, she just wasn't willing. Rather, couldn't. All the scars that others have left prevented her from doing so, from moving over what occurred in that castle. Nonetheless, she did agree on certain points that he had made. Now that she contemplated on it, Marluxia's plan did have its holes and flaws. She wasn't manipulated, or she hoped she wasn't, into it, but perhaps after her and Marluxia started questioning Xemnas's true goal constantly, the more she was driving to participate no matter what the cost. She had been naive, and she was so now still, despite the fact that she was more alert, distant, and had a different view to things. And not finding what was wrong with their ploy fitted into the category of being oblivious. It was meant for failure. Even if they did get to Sora, and succeeded in that regard, what then? How much will the members comply to having Marluxia as leader? What about Roxas? Or Sora's friends, like Riku, standing in the way? None would accept Sora as a puppet. And Naminé could have also finally let her guilt devour her, and act like she did back then. It was amazing...the things she didn't see until now. She did, gravely, get a bit hardened on Vexen's death when it was mentioned from his mouth. Yes, she also did enjoy finally getting rid of that old man from polluting the air, without having to see his annoying face again, but it was also the point where she gave her trust to Axel, and what ignited most of the discussion they were having now. It was sore spot. She slightly frowned, somewhat flaring as something wrenched at her stomach the same as before, but her face remained blank. She decided to get her mind off of that for her sake, to concentrate her thoughts on her adorable toy that she had been fond of. The Riku Replica. Ah. How long did that seemed. He had gotten on her wrong side once that temper of his got him to attack her. But, really, he was a toy. A doll. He was nothing, but a tool to all who were in Castle Oblivion, including Axel himself. She had to admit, those parts were fun, just watching how the two boys went to pine for that little blonde. It was hilarious, that it was so easy to accomplish. It was what maybe blinded her with such a assurance that everything will work out...

Letting out a breath, she didn't drift her focus from the redheaded man, and perhaps she'll play up that she still wasn't decided about returning to The World That Never Was to see his reactions. She realized the truth about that already: that there was no escape in the end. She'll be either chased down by others, or Xemnas himself, with or without Axel. And the other option was to fade again, and that was something she did not want to go through willingly for the second time. She knew that now, that she wasn't fond of dying or leaving. She remembered, that day she was lost, not wanting to be Nothing, and be drowned in darkness forever as she grabbed the dust that was flowing as she was slowly disappearing in a useless attempt to save herself. And the feeling that plagued her came back, making her shudder a bit. No, this chat was to be wrapped up if now she was getting into thing that were unwelcome After hearing him out, all she proclaimed quietly and low was, "Axel. I can set aside our differences for now. But, I'm not ready as well. It will take time. We'll see what happens from here, and that's all I can say. I just don't want to speak about Castle Oblivion anymore. They aren't exactly the fondest memories with only few exceptions here and there."

Her last words sounded sharp, and her expression did tighten to show that she was serious. She did want to get over this and not go on, it was tiring her, and it wasn't the best thing to talk about in her state. Instead, to rectify it, when she recalled what he had said, she took the chance to turn and change the subject to a more lighter interest, her lips curling into a familiar ominous, yet sly smile, stating in a enticing, joking tone with a idea in mind, "And what do you mean, hiding? You don't think I was going to escape, were you?" Her mischievous and captivating aquatics eyes shifted around his face, before coming over to him in a suggestive stroll. She didn't waste any time from the moment she came in close contact to his body, her hand gently touching his cheek with the thumb purposely laying in the surface of one of his tattoos. She was always curious about them, but she didn't delay as she raised her smirking lips near his ear, tip-toeing, and breathed in a sultry whisper, "What's wrong, Axel? Can't trust me?"

It was like she was just a breeze as she quickly stepped back and departed from him easily when done, trying not to let out any chuckles of amusement, being that it was a long time that she hadn't done that. But, this was all for fun. Larxene didn't truthfully want to reach familiar, pre-betrayal interaction, because then, that would mean they were back to square one, and that would acknowledge that they can move on past what they did. He can. She still had a way to go. And it was a sort of inquiry; he was preaching about trust, and he wasn't doing so with her. Not that she could blame him. And as she stretched her arms up casually, she glanced out into the crowd again with a sigh, the party still active, if not, more crazier as the night passed, with the music more louder than before. It was a nice beat, though, and it was quirky enough to make her want to join in on that number. Still, thinking about a comment Axel said before, she turned to him again, the sardonic grin on her face as she snapped her fingers like she just got reminded of a point that was forgotten, ""I can admit you might be handsome and good-looking to some extent, I'll give you that, as much as it pains me to say, but back then, when I kind of touched your chest and stroked your cheek and place my finger to your lips...er, ell, you know, that stuff. That was just to annoy you. Just to make it clear in case you thought that was anything else, like 'flirting'. Because it wasn't. Can't have you misunderstand." After she had let that out, she went to gaze at the outside again, pointing at it after a few seconds, "Are you going to get a bite to eat or not? Don't know what they actually sell here. Might be poison for all we know. Didn't you say you wanted to take a vacation too?"

She raised a eyebrow at him then, almost as if daring for him to do otherwise. "Then here it is. I wouldn't mind having some fun, and dancing, and drink the hours away. You can send Master Xemnas a false message that I'm a bit out of it in intoxication, and you have to stay here and...well, maybe, bring me back the next day. All we'll be missing is his long, boring drawn-out speech, and we'll be doing everyone a favor by letting them out of that misery. We'll get a hotel, even." She smiled sweetly. Too sweet. "Or is that you have a limited time to convince me to get back?"

She gave a taunting hum at that, closing her eyes, only to reopen them as her sight raised up to the dark, inky sky, the night clear and crisp, and with so many stars twinkling and winking like broken pieces of diamonds, some more bigger that others, that it fascinated for the while. They decorated the ebony silk panel as the moon's light rained on the tall houses with its soft rays. You never saw that many stars anywhere, lately, and not in The World That Never Was. This world may have its faults, yet, how would anyone leave this scenery to go back to the emptiness the other provided? It was like choosing life or nothing.

 

[OOC: Nice Larxene avatarr. It is from the manga, but it still looks good almost animated.]

Axel quirked an eyebrow at her just as she would of suspected as he tried to make sense of how she was acting now. He didn't understand her motives at times especially when she had sharply responded to not mention about Castle Oblivion and yet she was saying other teasings things about why she had touched his body in a senual way. Those reactions had sorely reminded him of the place as he tried to get past it. His eyes ventured to the blackish blue sky and the twinkling stars and of course he perferred any scenry that didn't remind him of the The World That Never Was and in the near distant the banquet awaited including the countless of strangers partying and dancing hard while getting drunk.


He breathed in slowly as to not let it get to him as he instantly ignored the touches especially when her thumb had touched one of his tattoos a sensitive spot as it reflected upon his past when he had literally had them permantly carved in his skin with a knife. In the back of his mind it felt good these touches and nice, and his mind slowly began to drift towards another world or dream of serenity and lust, but he quickly closed it off as the focussing of wanting to have fun and eat was more important than even these strange hallistations he was beginning to have and forget this so called mission. He could manipulate Xenmas if he wanted to, but he knew that the superior being the most powerful and higher nobody could perhaps sense their power level and if Larxene didn't appear intoxicated in any way then Axel himself could be in danger or possible worst trouble if he did give a false message..

Then again Larxene did drink about three bottles of liquor and perhaps that would be enough to convince him otherwise. It would be for an actual human that was true. "I can do that. I don't blame you. Yes, I do have a limited time, but the superior did not say how long and and if it is not a reasonable amount of time he will send Demyx. However, we will do whatever you want to do." He sparked an interest in his eyes as if being mischievous as he swayed towards her as if dancing to the beat of the music that he heard.

Deciding that something was missing he closed his eyes and summoned his chakrams out in inspiration from the music as the fire around them circled in rhythum as his fingers twirled them rapidly in rotation fast and quick as he began dancing and doing a flip with them. His motive was just showing off and having fun as he was known as the Flurry of Dancing Flames and he was going to live up to that name. After doing several tricks with his weapons he made them vanish as his right hand snatched a liquor bottle before a poor beggar was going to and he began to down it.

A dusk and several assassins had appeared out of the thin as Axel relayed the message to them. No one could see them except nobodies as they appeared non existant to anyone else.

 

OOC: Thanks :P. People have said it a lot [mostly guys......-_-].

Out of all the reactions and words she had expected for Axel to come with, what she got instead made her freeze in disbelief, stunned. Of course, she had simply nodded at his reply to her about the limited time, and admitted that, yes, he was suppose to get her back in a certain hour. However, she did not think her remark on partying would be taken that seriously either. With her mouth agape, one eyebrow slightly raised, eyes practically bulging out of their sockets, and her expression staring at the redhead weirdly as if he just converted into a triple headed alien, she just watched in shock when he began to walk with a sway of his hips, until fully beginning to summon his flames to swirl and flicker in a light show of movements, revealing his chakrams as well, and using them as a form of entertainment as he threw one in the air, flip himself, and did a number of tricks. She would have paid mind to the fact that he was obviously showing off if she didn't remain like a rock, paused in her response on his actions, her brain short-circuiting. Even when he stopped and snatched a random beer from someone, she stayed in that position, unable to really fit what just happened into the understanding of reality. Or even how to make sense of what...Axel just did. Was that even Axel? What the hell? It couldn't be. He must have been replaced by some other clone of the same name and looks, because, for one, the Axel would never do such a thing. It was impossible. Absurd. Ridiculous. Uncanny. She couldn't think anymore of what other words fitted with the situation as she just...well...stared.

What was wrong with him? Was he sick? Did he drink too much alcohol? Maybe that was it. It was hard to put this man, this joyful, jumping, crazy one, and the man that she had come to know back then, who was typically serious and bored half the time, together into...what he was doing. It wasn't that the acts were odd, or not seen, it was just...it was Axel. This...this...this was...she didn't know what it was. Shaking her head numbly, she finally snapped out of it, carefully stepping closer, not certain what was going on with his mind. She couldn't let herself be distracted by this, and after breathing in and out, and rubbing her eyes to see that she wasn't in a illusion that her own liquor provided, in case something was snuck in there without her notice, she neared him. Someone really gave Axel the happy pill, however. It would be hilarious...and in some way, it was comical, yet, the whole process just befuddled her too much to even laugh. To think, that Axel was capable of being this loose. It would be worth it to see him drunk if this was just the beginning. Oh yeah. How would it be worth it. Otherwise, she couldn't believe how easily Axel bought the explanation about her flirting. She truthfully didn't know why she did it, yet, if it would save her from being questioned about it, or suspected, well then, let it be. Shaking her head again, and seeing the lower Nobodies around, she smirked, but her attention was back into the crowd. It was alright that they can make their own little party, but the music was getting better than before, and she did feel like going out there, and enjoy the last bit of "freedom". Enjoy it as best as a Nobody can, anyway. Poking her skinny company cautiously in the side then, also wondering if he was ticklish secretly, regaining her poise as she drove out the image of Axel dancing, she muttered, "Um...that was great and all...but we should head out that way."

She pointed out with her thumb there for the third time, knowing where most of the alcohol was served, as well as the food. She guessed he knew too, but, it was better to have whatever fun they were about to in the right place. A alley was too thick, and too small to fully enjoy it. Unless Axel wanted to do a second round of fire shindig. "After you, Mr. Dancing Flames."

 

"So what have you discovered? Did you see anything through that crystal ball yet?" Cloud stood by Demyx's side as an image began to appear of two individuals in another world. He rose his eyebrow when he saw that a huge party was taking place filled with drunken ******s in his opinion. "Ok what in the world is going on?" How could people cosplayed in absurb clothes where colors clashed were acting like a pack of raving lunatics? Cloud could not stand people who were drunk for it brought back to many painful memories. Some of the people that he knew have gotten themselves drunk and thus killed for not being able to think clearly. No the sight of hard alcohol disgusted him. Crossing his arms, he watched the events play out as he shifted his weight to both of his legs. What ever Demyx was doing had better be important.

Demyx nodded in agreement and didn't care that he was breaking the rules of using the crystal orb to spy on the other members.Waving his hands as he had seen so many others do in the past, or at least what was told to him by the older members, Demyx scanned the area of the loaction smiling when he saw Axel had accomplished his objective. The fire wielder had found the stubborn female and was now dancing and acting like a fool himself? This didn't make any sense. He envied the time Axel was spending with Larxene and knew it would be soon enough that he would be sent to retrieve them both. The thought of that made him chuckle in his throat as he held his hand to his mouth. This was to rich seeing Axel act like an idiot and Larxene join in the celebration doing who knows what. "So it looks like that I'm not the only goofball in the organization. Wait till I hold this over their heads. It's the perfect black mail," he snickered a smirk plastered on his playful face.

"So... Cloud's irratated tone made the nocturne's smirk lessen, "you are using this crystal ball to spy on these other members because why?" his hand stretched out as he held the other preparing his muscles for a workout if he needed to arm himself with his sword. Remaining silent for a few moments his eyes glanced at the musician with life. "You are interesting and persuasive. I can see how you can easily fool any member in your organization perhaps even Xemnas?" his blue eyes sparked some interest in where the organization member was going with this. Maybe the nobody would reveal more information he needed to obtain of the organization?

"I'm only doing what has to be done," he laughed at himself for that comment. "Yeah right," was what he heard Cloud thinking. "Ok ok dude I'm spying on Axel and Larxene because I'm curious to see what is taking so long. They can have their fun, but sooner or later Xemnas will summon me to go after them, but in the meantime I don't see why I can't have some fun? I mean why not right? No one is here except me so I'm using that to my advantage," Demyx set his azure eyes on his new friend and grinned. "As for me fooling the organization it's one of my greatest acts. I have something that they don't. Let them think I'm nothing, but a weaking and a incompentent moron. Let Xemnas think that I'm not a theat where in true reality I'm the one that has them all fooled. I'll have the last laugh," he bragged of his extrodinary talent to decieve those he wanted to for his own intentions. "Cloud, the organization has no idea dude and let them keep assuming that. I know what I'm doing," he waved his hand to his side to see more of what was happening in the strange new world.

 

[OOC: Dang it I forgot about Leon. ]

Leon's eyes were fixated on Cloud's whereabouts when he had finally had found his location. "Gotcha, hm I have never been there before, but somehow its seems familar." He turned to look at Sora who was feeling sorry for himself. The older man managed to smile a little bit to try to remain optismic that Cloud would fine and they find him one way or another. The bruneete was determined for his other friend even if it kills him. He looked at the younger boy and placed a hand on his shoulder for comfort. "Hey, it's not your fault. Don't give up, we will find him and no body is going to get in our way while I am around. So Sora do you have your gummy ship handy because we are on our way to Castle Oblivion.."


Axel snapped out of his playful mood as he felt the poking from Larxene on his side which caused him to kind of chuckle a bit, but it was real low and almost not noticiable. As he bared his eyes at her, his expression was somewhat disappointed that she had interrupted him, but on the other hand he knew that she was right that they could not have fun in an alley alone. "Remember I have that title name for reason. Besides that was only a warm up, when I am good and ready there will be more." He replied his emerald cat like eyes drifting into her aquatic ones for a few seconds. He took a chance and flinched a forefinger to touch one of her blonde strands which was defying gravity. Feeling the static touch it seem to relax him as he pulled back smirking at her and then turned and walked towards the party.

Her reaction towards what he had displayed earlier or even now did not attempt to stop him from having fun or even wanting to slow it down a bit. It was time for him to have fun once in his life without the organization getting in the way. That is why he liked traveling to other worlds when he was given the chance because he could play around if he chose to with no limitations usually.

He still held that smirk from his titled name (that he was given when he joined the organization and found out his element) that the blonde haired female had called him which was alot better than other names she had called him in the past. His eyes briefly seem to keep gazing at the night starry sky as he gradually and smoothly strutted towards the towns as the shadows from his cloak floating against the gentle wind had died down. As upon arriving he was forcred to shield his eyes with his right hand from the blinding bright lights from the commotion of the party where he observed a bunch of people dancing and drinking. Forcing himself relunctantly towards the crowed people who were trying to shove him away to get towards the food, he slapped them away as just by starring at their horrid display, in disbelief and shock with the observation of the ravengous hogs pigging out. He knew that it was time to be aggresssive so he quickly and agilely ran towards the food banquet observing all the strange foods that weren't accustomed to him. There were many varieties of salted meats, bread, ale, fruits, any kind of liquor and (whatever else they ate in this world).

There was no junk of any kind which had irritated him, but he should have known that this era didn't have such things back then. Rolling his eyes and shrugging his shoulders he reached out with his hand and grabbed almost anything that looked edible in his eyes and set it on a plate. He studied alot of people piling their own food sky high and it digusted him of how much they could devour for a short time and then come back for more. It was puzzling as he fluffed through his spikes as if confusion as his own eyes darted to his own plate which was of course wasn't piled that high becasue the fire wielder never consumed as much food even when the other organization happened to eat together at times. Axel was always the one who ate the least which some assume why he looked so slim. He admitted it was his high metabolism while some of the older members denied it so did a few young, but to Axel it didn't bother him one bit. His memory dragged into his mind of his 'somebody' and the way he looked. Really similar to him, but he also possessed a drinking problem not to mention had violent tendencies and even killed people being a rebel or some sort of gang member. The flame dancer shook his head getting his memory out of his mind as he settled his eyes to look at his choice of food.


At the moment he didn't really care until his stomach was telling him otherwise that he was famished. Downing another beer he observed other people eating the food with their hands and scarfing it down their throats. His manners would be poor as well, after all he ate this way all the time when he was scarfing down pork buns and ice cream and salsa and chips. This time though he wanted to try to use the untensils as he wanted to try to blend in also in this strange world. As he was slowly eating his food his eyes got attracted to some other fire eaters who were trying to impress some of the locals with swallowing fire. "Heh, what a bunch of wanna bees. I am so much better than these losers." He grumbled. He would show Larxene and this Topsy Turvy place what he really can do to have fun.

 

OOC: Axel sent the lower Nobodies to Xemnas, right?

Larxene shook her head again at his words, wondering what else he was capable of doing like what she just saw, or worse, but noted that he gave a quiet chuckle at her poke. She wouldn't have seen it if she wasn't staring at his face questionably. Truthfully, she wasn't sure what to make of this...very different Axel standing before her. He could either be playing it up, serious, or, this was just a side she had never really pictured. It was weird, but it wasn't horrible. It just wasn't something she was used to from him. It made her look back, and think if this is the Axel who was friends with Roxas, and who was more open and cheerful than what she depicted him to be. She was aware that he wouldn't be himself with a bunch of others he didn't appreciate or liked, after all, and he did not have a problem with those dying in Castle Oblivion. He was quite serious and less...excited a bit bored. Yet, that was another point that they both have been covering so far in their meeting, and she didn't want to go backwards into it, so she tried to put that away in the darkest depths of her mind for now. And thinking of something else worked even more when she suddenly found Axel flicking one of her bangs, the action making it bounce and jump for a second as it caught her by surprise. She eyed him silently, not able to say anything that would make sense with her puzzled look, but he had gone off before she could do anything. Even pout. Well, she was pouting now as she snapped out of it, trailing her antenna like forelock that he touched....

She really wasn't use to this Axel.

And Larxene knew he didn't mean anything negative by it. Usually, she was a bit defensive about her hair when people flicked or played with it, as well as teased, and she would have normally fired back a insult or give a attack, but she ignored it this time. The whole angry mood wasn't there, especially as this still felt a bit unreal for her. As she watched his back leave and disappear into the crowd, it made her eyebrows raise in how he went away and left her alone. On her own. To go out. And escape. And she would have done so, if she didn't comprehend already by her previous thoughts that it was not only pointless, but useless. If Xemnas wanted her back, he will get her back, and there wasn't any other path to take except rid your existence. She kept that very reality within her when she wanted to try something to get out of the mess, as it reminded her that she'll be wasting her breath and time for nothing. Her shoulders slackened, feeling deflated at the defeat that the only way to get out and live her Nobody life for the time being until she faded, was to destroy Xemnas, she sighed in mourning. Pulling a few loose strands of her hair behind her ear, she followed in Axel's steps, not knowing where he was, as Nobodies like them could only sense when they portal or used their powers that sent those waves in the air, and he wasn't doing anything so far. Hugging her bag of money as she dived in the humongous mob, she decided to just check where the closest food stand was, which wasn't hard, considering it was incredibly packed and tight with hungry peasants and gypsies aching for something good to bite. It was also quite hot and humid due to so much mass and bodies clumped together, dancing and exercising, and while the night was cool, it wasn't enough to make up for it as she wiped her forehead, not at all feeling fine to be in the middle of the tirade as the music blare above them all. And as she slithered from people to people, it got difficult when they started to shove, push, and bump into her as she got closer to the food, and it was so tiring, that by the 20th time it happened, she sent electrical currents to the ground by her feet, so that those around her and about to come near yelped and jumped out of the way. It was weak, but for humans, it was enough to give them a shock to stay away from her, as she also began to punch, literally, and slap them off with her strength that would've sent them flying over to the skies in the next building over if she wasn't careful. She was annoyed and irritated, and when she got this way, she didn't care or was concerned on who she hurt. They were harming her with their ballistic and primitive way of behaving anyway, so she's just returning the actions back tenfold, was all.

It was a breath of fresh air as she electrocuted a bunch of others to step off to get her food as well, catching a mass of red hair far aways that could only belong to one person with that type of unique shade. Reaching him without much trouble any longer, and with a satisfied smile, she stared at the contents of the banquet immediately first, a complete mess with people grabbing the food without much thought of the disaster they were creating and leaving behind. She wriggled her nose a bit disgustingly at the savagery, and since nothing looked appetizing to her after seeing the idiots hovering around, she just grabbed a brandy, which she was drinking now because of its 40-60% alcohol inside compared to a beer's 4%, and some fresh bread as she repositioned her bag to get them. Larxene knew she already had three bottles, and this would be her second [with the two others being beers] on a half-empty stomach and with quite the large amount of alcohol, yet for some reason, she didn't gave a damn at the moment. As long as she didn't start crying and let memories overtake her for everyone to see, and which only happened because she was calm and let her mind drift as she was sitting down bored, she would be alright. She, apparently, also came on the right cue to hear Axel's remark, his sight on a couple of fire performers, and her eyes rolled slightly. "I suppose the 'better', means that you're not going to stupidly give yourself away?" It was there where she confronted him, taking a bite of her bread as she snapped open the cap of her chosen beverage. "See the bag of money I have? I performed similar tricks by levitating above them, and 'gulping down' my kunai in a stage, with a bit of puffed smoke, which was just me portalling. It doesn't take a lot for these morons to be impressed, trust me."

 

Cloud shook his head thinking to himself at what a bunch of idiots he was witnessing as his eyes moved slowly at the images that were displayed on the crystal ball. He had to admit that this magical object did come in handy for anyone could keep an eye on anyone's location. That would definetely come in handy in tough circumstances. "So the one called Larxene is getting herself drunk it seems and the other one called Axel is starring at the hordes of people watching the fire eater. How can anyone find that entertaining? That world that they are in must be one crazy party town. I would hate to live there . I haven't seen any structure or order what so ever." The more he starred, the more he became disgusted with how the people presented themselves with no class, no regard for their actions and defintely no manners of any sort.

Demyx chuckled savoring every moment. "Yeah who would think that Larxene would go and waste herself like that? I expected it from Axel since I've seen him drink every now and then in the past or maybe that was someone else, but anyway I just find it amusing to see Larxene hit the bottle? Boy would she and Axel be so pissed off even they knew I was watching their every move? It's hilarious actually to see these so called aggressive fighters actually live it up and have fun like I would. Maybe alcohol is the only way to make them lose their touch on reality? Maybe they will both be able to relate to what fun is and how I live my life by it? Maybe they will be more relaxed in the future?" he pondered these ideas as he kept his hand on his hip.

Cloud shifted his weight once more not wanting his feet to get tired from standing for so long. Uncrossing his arms, he held them down by his side and looked away at the maniacs gobbling their food as if it was their last meal. "I'm disgusted by this," he grimaced when he saw the people tossing their trash on the ground. "Ever heard of a trash can? I bet thier town stinks like garbage and rotting corpses." He looked down at his watch indictor light and noticed it was flashing signaling for a call that had gone through. Out of no where he spoke what was on his mind at the moment. "Leon has located me. He will most likely be here soon. He's not going to accept our agreement without relunctance."

Demyx turned his head to the side, his attention focused on Cloud. "Let him come. If you say you can trust him then he will understand for your sake. I don't want any trouble with him, but if he attacks me well then that's a different story, but I doubt he wouldn't be foolish to do that," he turned his attention back to the crystal ball. "Man it has to be dark by now? I wonder how long Xemnas is going to give Axel to bring her back? My boss is not a nobody that likes to wait. When he want his way he'll get it through words and by force. He'll soon grow impatient and summon me forth, but hopefully by then Leon will come and take you back to your home. We'll just have to wait and see what happens before I decide what to do," he shrugged his shoulders.