Organization XIII's Rivals

OOC- ah........I see........sort of.......man......*sniff**sniff* Axel's so mean! :cryinganime: I can't handle this word abuse!......not to mention I can never make good comebacks.....

BIC-.........

She looked down when Roxas asked.

......ask me again if you still want to know......and.....I suppose you have no right to care......sorry for wasting your time......

She turned around and walked the other way. She wasn't walking for the lab or anywhere just walking, possibly going into Zexion's room to try and salvage what's left of it.

 

"Apparently, sarcasm is lost on her, but your questions to her does me interest. Is along the same lines I was thinking," Axel told Roxas, who he stopped by his shoulder from following after her in a angry stomp. Doesn't mean she was going to walk away that easily. He took it upon himself to walk the few quick steps to her, and grasping her elbow to stop her from going any further, though not grabbing her that hard to hurt her, and forcefully with a pull, dragged her back without a word, ignoring whatever struggling she did, is not like it was affecting him. It was only when they reached back to Roxas that he let her go, and he simply looked down at Xangel seriously, composing himself. "You're not going anywhere, because I need to see how you became Zexion's puppet, who is obviously behind this, just like everything else these days...so, go ahead and explain to see where you stand."

Roxas didn't say anything, and decided to listen, since Axel did the job of telling her to answer the questions for him. So now, along with his friend, he stared at Xangel as well, waiting for her to explain her side of the story, and see why, now that Axel was here, she couldn't go back where she belonged.

 

Zexion's eyes were closed, appearing to be deep in contemplation. "I don't trust Max..." he said, slowly. "I don't exactly care either...about this heartless. As long as it does not bother us...I see no need to take care of it...especially when our enemy is requesting it, without much information about it." He glanced up at Vexen, frowning. "The only problem is what Max is intending to do by asking us about this...for instance, if he assumed that I would have refused, then he would prepare a course of action in the event that I would. However, if he believes that I would comply - which is what he wants - then he would also have something ready ahead...it is also possible he has a plan for both ways, depending on which one I pick, so it ends up the way he wants." He hesitated for a moment, enabling Vexen to think this over.
"As for Axel," the Cloaked Schemer continued, as he glanced down at the floor. "...I know what I have done to...aggravate him...and I believe this might mean he's intending to retaliate...otherwise, I'm certain he would've appeared already, ready to be apart of this Organization once more. However, what he's planning, and where he is now...I'm not quite certain..."
At that moment, he caught the 'scent' of Roxas, materalizing outside the kitchen. Remembering that the boy had vanished earlier, Zexion's frown deepened. "Roxas...has returned," he murmured, his eyes beginning to widen with realization. "With...Axel...they're in front of Xangel."
He also knew Larxene was there in the kitchen, but he didn't think it was necessary to mention. Nonetheless, he felt compelled to warp there and confront the Flurry of Dancing Flames but...it wouldn't be wise to rush in recklessly...

Now that the tiny moogle had finally had its full, Larxene wasn't exactly certain what to do with it. She had gotten all the information about its whereabouts, and the possibility of its involvement with Max, and now...she had no further use for it. However, as soon as she had attempted to open a portal to Traverse Town, she could not return...it was puzzling and made no sense. Now what could she do?
Sighing, the Savage Nymph turned, ready to launch another question to Fluffy when she thought she caught the sound of voices out in the hallway of the kitchen. It was distant and hard to hear, but it sounded strangely familiar and nostalgic. The memory of Axel flitted across her mind, but remembering how he had faded away, she immediately dismissed that notion.
Curious on who it could be, she strode across the kitchen, heading towards the halllway. Glancing over her shoulder at the tiny white moogle standing there, she beckoned for the creature to follow with a silent tilt of her head.

 

She was a bit surprised when he grabbed her elbow and struggled a bit but then decided to just let him drag her.

Fine.....but.....i'm not so sure......Zexion said not to tell anyone....yet......*sigh*.....-_-......okay fine.....basically......somehow I wandered to this palce.....Zexion found me and I had lost my memory......so......then he gave me a drink in the kitchen and asked me agian how I got here.....and....I guess he seemed satisfied then.....anyway....then he allowed me to stay here...since....that time I belived I ahd nowhere else to go.....but on one condition......that I promised.......to never betray him in any way...or hurt anyone....in this castle......and never leave him......so.....at the time....I figured that was a strange promise to make...but....I promised him anyway.......and so.....now I'm stuck here......getting death glares from just about everyone......*sigh*.....-_-......now I broke half a promise......

 

Vexen took this in carefully, simply deducting that Max shall be ignored, but if they do...then what? That guy was definitely more trouble than he thought, and he didn't know just what he was trying to get at. Perhaps he was just pullling their head, making them think to something that wasn't there, play around...well, that wasn't going to happen. His thoughts were sharply broken through, though, when he heard Zexion continue about what he had done. So, he did do something to aggravate Axel...yet what? He kind of waited for him to mention this, but it seemed to be something private as he didn't clearly expanded on it. What did he do to get Axel to retaliate to him...?

Away from that...since he knew Zexion wasn't going to spill easily and he could take care of it later, his next words shocked him a little as his eyes widened. Instead of being mad, however, he snapped his fingers as a manic grin crossed his face. "I knew it! I should've known he was messing around with us...Axel doesn't even have a Heartless, unless he took care of it, which is doubtful. Max, that impudent little...can't believe this...." While he muttered and swore under his breath, he process edeveything else Zexion said, and he looked at the Cloaked Schemer questionably. "Roxas...what do you mean, he's 'returned'? And Axel...why would they be doing around there, and with Xangel no less..."

Just what was Axel doing, period? He didn't want to be found out, or else he would've made himself known by now...so what was he doing in the castle, of all places?

Axel just took in what she said silently, his brows furrowing in thought, before a smile sinisterly curved unto his lips as he gaze at her sharply....no, wildly. "Well, then, if you broke half the promise, I don't see why you couldn't break the other half, not like it makes a difference. There's a contrast between a real and truthful promise, and a promise that in itself is manipulated and not really your doing, you weren't thinking straight at that time. In other words...the promise was made to the one without her memories...you have them back now, don't you? The girl who didn't know who she was and lost is gone, and so is that promise...get my drift? But if you're too good not to find holes, try this...Zexion used and tricked you, utilized your lack of memories for his own gain, whatever that is...if you want to leave and don't feel at home, then go back, that shouldn't stop you. You don't need to be held on by that kind of oath. You owe NOTHING to him...and I'm back to get my rightful spot, anyway."

And despite that, he was actually speaking the truth, not simply for her to get leave. However, before he could continue, he froze....as through the silence there was the echoing sound of high heeled boots stepping out of the kitchen, and his eyes went to set on the entrance as he saw the shadow of a female figure move. Holy...

"You have to go, Axel, she can't know you're alive yet..." Roxas hissed as he unsuccessfuly tried to push Axel to the wall, also hearing the same thing, and his eyes focused on the kitchen as well. Larxene seemed to stop at the edge for some reason, but that was enough to buy them time. He wanted to hear what else Xangel had to say to Axel's response, as he agreed with it, but he was still hungry, and he can simply meet them both later after he got his food. That's the reason he was even here for: food. Letting go of Axel as his friend shoved his hands away, he simply added as he glared up at the redhead, "I'm going to stay for a meal....hurry up!"

"Hold on to your boxers, Roxas, geez..." Axel remarked snidely, rolling his eyes as he got away from Roxas's range so the kid wouldn't go pushing him again. Instinctively, Axel raised his hand to make a portal....though nothing appeared in the wall as he hadn't summoned it yet...where to go? Looking at Xangel....his green eyes filled with realization after studying her for a second, and soon, a corridor of darkness appeared to a destination, though he didn't move, and hesitated. Honestly? He didn't want to leave...he wanted her to see him, for her to know he was alive...to finally hold her again, but if only...if only he could...yet he didn't know how will that affect the plans. Will it? Could he speak and be with her now...?

 

Upon seeing Larxene, Xangel took a step back but then just froze.

Axel...I don't care about your postition....you can have it back even though it was never mine to begin with......and.......somehow....I still feel I owe Zexion.......he's risked his butt just to keep me here alive for these past few days......I'm sorry.....

She whispered softly to him, unsure of whether or not he even heard her.

 

Axel did ignore her, but he did hear her, as he still wasn't certain whether to go or not.

"Are you leaving or not?"

He glanced over at Roxas, who was looking at him curiously, and his words weren't hard and quick like before, but soft, and understanding. Axel's jaw tightened as his mind wrecked with indecision, but with some force on his body, he simply grabbed Xangel softly by the elbow again and headed to the portal as he blocked his thoughts blindly, throwing back to Roxas, "Meet me in the clock tower later."

After, he went through the dark void and disappeared inside it. On the other side, the place where he took her to was obviously known the moment people who had lived there checked their surroundings: the other Organization's castle in their world of Shrouded City.

Roxas watched Axel stepped through reluctantly as the portal swooshed away, and he sighed. Will doing something to Zexion really be worth it? There wasn't a reason on why he had to run away from the girl he loved...with a shake of the head, he composed himself and concentrated on the kitchen, beginning to walk to it.

 

O_o.....

She was definitely surprised with Axel's death grip on her arm dragging her through a portal.

......sir......would you please loosen up on my arm?......it's starting to feel numb......

She took in her surroundings a bit confused but didn't ask Axel where she was because he would certainly yell at her.

 

Axel let go of her without any problem absentmindedly, his eyes set wistfully on the fading black swirls of the portal as it shrunked into disappearance, leaving him in the castle of Shrouded City with Xangel, though he wasn't going to stay here long, just give her back. He sighed as he now looked at the empty white wall, wondering if he should've really gone instead of staying there and confronting her like he truly wanted. Still, he guessed he made the decision....

Shaking his head, he turned to the situation at hand, and looked down at Xangel, closing his eyes for a moment tiredly, before opening them to search the surroundings of the castle. They were in a hall, but that's as muich as he knew. Scratching the back of his head, remmebering back on her answer from before, he smirked, saying simply, "He's risked his butt to keep you alive in there for the past few days, but he's the reason why you were kept there in the first place, especially with agreeing to take my place, where you know is not going to be taken lightly." Now with that out of the way, he gestured to the place they were in. "Welcome back to Shrouded City....and the building that's your home. The least you can do is face your friends who care and really want you back and say a full explanation, and if you're so dead set on staying on our castle were nobody, pun not intended, likes you, then be my guest. Just don't complain, whine, and 'feel' sad...because you brought that upon yourself when given reasons not to stay."

He blinked for a moment as he studied her face, before frowning and glaring at her as he recalled what word she used, "And don't call me 'Sir'. Makes me sound old. It's Axel."

 

' If only I knew where the other Orginization's leader was at,' Xoimara thought to herself and looked around.
'He's probably not in our castle, back at their own castle I shouldn't of come back here. I should've stayed in their territory,' Xioimara regretted, 'I don't remember how Xigbar took me there.' Xioimara sighed heavily feeling slightly stressed.

'Think harder,' Abyss said to Xioimara firmly.

 

......of course........sorry, Axel.......and.......thank you.......I guess........good luck......with everything else.....

........he brought me here?.........brought me back here?........*sigh*.....-_-.......many awkward silences and moments are present in the future......

 

"Alright then..." Axel relented, stepping back a little, glad that he didn't have to give more reasons like he had thought he would. However, before he left for the Twilight Town clock tower, he raised his hand up for her to shake, looking at her seriously, since he had to make sure she wouldn't try anything. He smiled. "Promise me, though, that you'll stay and won't leave after I do, and speak to your comrades, like I said. This is where you belong, and there's no need to worry about Zexion and what he'll think. I'll....talk to him for you. By the way, also swear that you won't tell anyone I'm alive...especially Reixa. But if she keeps hammering you for it, then tell her, I don't think is that important for the plans.....yet make sure she doesn't tell anyone else at my castle. Deal?"

He waited to see if she agreed and for her to take his hand to seal it.

 

.......hmmm....

She looked at his hand.

....breaking one.....making another.......*sigh*......all right.....I won't tell Reixa......and....I don't even know how to get back......but....if you see me back at your headquarters......just know that it probably wasn't my fault....or it was an accident.....and....I'm slightly curious as to what Zexion did to upset you so much.....if you don't feel like sharing that's fine of course......and......uh.....please....don't....hurt Zexion.......unless I give the say that what he's done to you is worth it.......but....if you're thinking of meeting with him....could you tell Vexen that I'm sorry for bothering him in his lab?......I couldn't help it.....it's just.....I kind of felt safe in his lab......

She said while shaking his hand a bit gently.

 

Axel lips were in a thin line as he listened to what she said, but once he felt her return his hand shake, he held his with hers firmly, making sure it was set in stone as he took it up and down slightly, before letting go. He couldn't assure her of what he'll do when he finally saw that b**ard, that's for certain. Goodness, now Xangel brought back those thoughts he had forced in the back of his mind after Traverse Town, and now that kiss just replayed over. Narrowing his eyes as he glared at the wall to the left of him, he replied, "I can't say I won't kill him, is not like the hypocrite could explain himself. And I can't for sure promise his survival, but if he does, you wouldn't be able to recognize him with the way I'm going to screw him up." He had spat all this out, before thinking that was a bit too harsh, considering the girl might get a bad impression. Sighing defeatedly, he just added, "I don't know...I don't know what I'll do, he....I'll wait to see if I could even control myself. Anyway, I'll deliver the message to Vexen if I don't end up being irritated by him, though I can say to you that is a waste of breath, since he won't care, but just be happy that you're out of his lab."

He went to stare over at her with shrug, not meaning any offense, but he was being honest. "That's just the truth of it."

 

OOC: Chula is killing me.....>.<

 

She simply nodded.

All right......thank you again......and......good luck......you might need some.....

She turned to walk away toward the castle. She was starting to get really nervous.

Axel didn't really answer any of my questions.......

 

Axel watched her back, and he would've stayed to see if she actually did remain here, but he figured she was the type of girl who kept her word, except the one with Zexion, but it wasn't even a real promise, so that doesn't count for anything. It was manipulated, how can that ever be truthful and honest? Why would he even want Xangel so bad anyway? As he looked over the castle though, he heard some kind of creeking sound, that appeared to come from the building itself. His eyes widening a little in confusion, he wondered what was that about, until he heard a loud crash, a sure sign that a few things were happening in the castle now. A bit curious and interested, he thought it over carefully, but since the other Organization had nothing to do with his, he figured it was fine. Not to mention...he really had nothing else to do, and who knows how long Roxas was going to take with food, might as well amuse and entertain himself for the hell of it for awhile, just to waste time. Probably add some more havoc himself.

He followed Xangel until he was walking beside her, and before she even asked, he spoke with wide manic smirk on his face. "Just want to see what's going in there, and leave. It sounds like battle, or something is breaking..."

 

.......all right.....but what if someone sees you?

She was starting to get slightly worried and was starting to walk a bit faster prepared to just full on sprint if she had to.

 

"I'm not going to stay with you all the time, I'm going to be by the shadows, though it really doesn't matter to me if your Organization sees me," Axel replied, watching as her walk quickened , though he stayes in his lazy gait, not finding any need to overwork himself just yet. Still, he tried to keep up with her either way. "I just want to know what's going on inside."

 

Fair enough......

She rushed forward reaching the door. She was originally just going to knock and wait.....or ring the doorbell if they had one...but now she just opened it surprised to find it unlocked and rushed into the hallway.

OOC-.......okay..so.....what's causing the crashing?