Finding My Place
It was a bleak and dreary day, not unlike any other. The sun poured down and scorched the earth below. Not a cloud could be seen for miles around. A far off airplane could be heard as it took off into the sky.
A red-headed boy appeared, his spiky red hair bouncing up and down on his head. He was wearing a black outfit with black shoes. He thought to himself, Why black? Why can't we wear red?
A voice interrupted his thoughts. "Axel!" It was Vexen, the fourth member of the organization, who had power over ice.
"What is it?" Axel asked without even looking at Vexen.
"There's a recruit that Xemnas brought back."
Axel looked at his gloves, "That's nice."
"Well...You should at least go and meet him." Vexen went on, smirking more than ever.
Axel looked up at him and said defiantly, "No! I'm not going to be one of your experiments. Find yourself another specimen" Axel turned and continued walking down the hallway.
Vexen's words echoed, "You're going the wrong way…"
Axel rolled his eyes and walked faster. He soon ended up at the front of the building. The sign read, "The Organization re-training program." "Some welcome." Axel chortled.
Suddenly a boy with a blonde mullet appeared. He looked shyly at Axel and walked nervously behind the Superior. Axel looked at him curiously and watched him disappear into a nearby building.
"That must be the new guy."
Zexion walked by and stopped in front of Axel. "What are you doing standing around? We've got a busy day ahead of us."
"What? Stealing hearts?" Axel said sarcastically.
"No…we're being retrained in order to do that."
"Whatever. It's just to beat that kid with the key blade…Sora."
"So you know his name?" Zexion smirked.
Axel sighed, "Everyone does Zexion. I thought you knew everything."
"Never mind. I'm going now. See you later."
Axel thought to himself, I really hate everyone in this stupid place. That new guy seemed different…somehow…
As the day progressed Axel saw the mullet boy again. He always saw him with his head down and surrounded by all the people he hated. Axel glared and said aloud, "Why should I care? I don't even know him."
Lexaeus yelled, "Pay attention Axel!!"
Axel glared at him and said, "Yeah, yeah. Keep your hood on."
Lexaeus pulled his blade out and charged at Axel. Axel blocked his attack with his flames and jumped back. The light drew the blonde mullet boy's attention to Axel and he stared, amazed that this redhead could create such a beautiful, but deadly power. He ran to the glass window and watched in astonishment. The other organization members turned to each other and decided to watch with him.
Axel threw his weapon at Lexaeus, but he quickly caught it with his blade. "Too slow Axel. That key kid can catch it too ya know?"
"Shut up and fight!" Axel yelled and threw the other flame axel at Lexaeus.
Lexaeus smirked and threw his weapon at Axel's flying weapon and it flew right back at him. Axel didn't move, but closed his eyes and stood with his hands out, hoping that would break the impact. The mullet boy ran into the arena through a nearby door and stood in front of Axel. A light blue sitar appeared and water clones appeared and caught the weapons. Axel opened his eyes and looked up. He saw the clones disappear and the weapons fall to the floor.
"Thank…" Axel shook his head. "I could've done it myself." He stood up and walked right past him without even looking at him.
The boy slumped over and said, "Sorry…just wanted to help."
Axel blushed at the sound of his voice. He tried to shake the blush away, but he couldn't. He turned around and asked, "What's your name?"
He looked up. "It's Demyx…May I ask yours?"
"It's Axel."
Demyx smiled and then left the room. Axel watched as he did so and looked back to Lexaeus and said, "We're done for the day, right? I'll try better tomorrow."
Lexaeus asked, "Where are you going?"
He winked, "To the little boy's room."
He ran after Demyx and soon found his room. He knocked on the door, but no one answered. I guess he's out with his new friends.
Axel walked sadly to his room and knew he was in for a lecture tomorrow for leaving training early. But, so what? If he overexerted himself he'd disappear anyway.
In his room he stared at a picture on his wall, which was of the organization. They'd have to take a new one again soon, since Demyx was the new member of the organization.
"I can't expect anyone to like me here…none of us have hearts…I bet even he doesn't either…even though he saved me today…someone probably told him to. Probably the Superior."
Axel laid down on his bed and stared at the ceiling. If I had a heart…could I give it to someone so foolishly…no…I know I'd keep it to myself…for fear that it would be put through agony like I already have.
Suddenly a knocking came on the door. Axel sat up and asked, "Who is it?"
A familiar voice sounded, "Oops. Sorry. I must have the wrong room again."
Axel trotted to the door and opened it, "Demyx?"
Demyx smiled at him, "In the flesh…well…sort of."
Axel laughed lightly and asked, "Would you like to come in? I'm not doing anything and if you want I could tell you about what really goes on here."