Summary: Axel thinks. Thinks upon memories of blue jumpsuits and a distant friend. ::-Drabble-:: Kind of sad.
A/N: A short drabble on Lea and Isa. And btw, Saïx's name has been confirmed to be Isa.
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Nah, I'm kidding. I don't own shit.
Lunar Flare
"You sure things are better off this way?"
"I never expected you to question it. If you could save one of them, why would you choose the puppet?"
Axel shook his head, and let out a soft grunt.
"Or put it this way: which would you rather suffer the loss of: some make-believe friendship, or a real one?"
What Axel hated more than anything was when the 'Lea' in him tried to crawl out and make him remember his past.
This very thing was happening again. They were the memories of the beautiful flowers and waterfalls that glistened in his home of Radiant Garden. Everything he remembered about his past was just great. His upbeat attitude and strong heart kept him up in the ranks within the community, even as a child. There was understanding, respect, and peace.
Then, one would obviously ask, why would Axel hate it?
The answer was a simple one: him.
Him.
No, no. Not Isa; not by a long shot. Not the adorable kid in the blue jumpsuit; and later the handsome man in the blue jacket and black pants. It was never Isa. His best friend in the entire world. They would do anything for each other. They were friends, brothers; inseparable to the point where they were almost attached by the hip!
It wasn't Isa.
It was that damn shadow of his.
Saïx.
The name itself left a bad taste in his mouth. Saïx was cold, unfeeling, and emotionless. Isa was intelligent, enthusiastic, and was his best friend. Saïx used this as a weapon; something he knew Isa would just detest. Isa changed, no, he transformed into this maniac known as Saïx. Lea remained relatively the same, however; both a blessing and a curse.
All Lea—Axel—could do was distract himself with missions and his new friend. No, he wasn't an Isa by a long shot, nobody could ever be Isa. This kid was more of a charity case for him.
At least, for now he was.
Isa was gone from his life; all he had to cling to were memories of blue jumpsuits and a best friend. Saïx was no friend to anyone, and he never could be. And, maybe Axel was okay with that.
Oh wait, that's right, Lea wasn't okay with that.
Lea wanted Isa back; his best friend in the whole universe. Axel just wanted to leave well enough alone. Isa wanted to go home to the beauty of Radiant Garden. Saïx wanted things to remain how they were at the present; in which he could gain a heart without Isa or Lea getting in his way.
The case would never rest.
"Things are finally right again."
"Looks like you're all ready to do it."
"Of course we're better off this way."
"Of course, because we're already friends. Got it memorized?"
"There's simply too much on the line, Lea."