Oblivion Falls

Chapter 1

It was the last lesson of the day at Oblivion Falls high school, Larxene was sitting near the front of the class, listening intently to what the English teacher was saying. She was one of the popular girls in the school, her glorious blonde hair and in combinations with her blue eyes just attracted all the guys to her. She had a slender figure and her constant eye for the latest fashion made her one of the most talked about girls in school. She turned around as soon as a paper ball was thrown to the front of the class, it's target, the teacher.

"Xaldin!" The teacher shouted. "What have I told you about disrupting the class?

"Other than I keep doing it? Not a lot." Xaldin replied cheekily.

Xaldin was one of the 'Jocks', he with his two friends Xigbar and Lexaeus were part of the basketball team. Xaldin or otherwise known as the captain of the basketball team was the key definition for your stereotypical jock. Complete over the top ass hole to anyone who wasn't like he was. His black dreadlocks fell down his face giving him a menacing look, that and being very well built, muscularly. His eyes were a dark brown colour, nearly black, which added to his ominous and daunting appearance. His friend Lexaeus was practically the same but with a softer side which he didn't show often in public. He had short brown hair which was slicked back and just like Xaldin, who Lexaeus practically idolised, he was well build for a sixteen year old. Finally, Xigbar was the black sheep of the jocks, unlike the stereotypical jock, he was actually genuinely nice. He didn't care about showing his softer side like Lexaeus did, and he didn't mind keeping friends outside of the jocks, which didn't go down well with Xaldin, but in a way that's what made them the best of friends. The arguments seemed to fuel their friendship making them closer at times. Xigbar had long black hair with three sliver streaks in it, which he kept tied back in a pony tail. Though the strangest feature about him was his eyes, they were a yellowish gold colour, like honey. Some people thought they were contacts, but they were his real eye colour, which shocked and confused the people who actually believed they were his real eyes.

"Get out!" The teacher shouted, losing the last bit of composure he had left.

Xaldin got up out of his seat smiling and giggling with Lexaeus before he left the room. As soon as the door shut the teacher continued to talk. English class was never the most interesting class, the teacher was always on about all the old and ancient writers and poets, he seemed to have a thing against modern day writers. Xigbar sat back and kept quiet, doodling on the piece of paper in front of him. Everyone sat in individual seats having a small table to themselves. It wasn't a big classroom but it was roomy enough for everyone to have space. Time passed slowly as it normally did for them. There was a collective sigh of relief when the bell went, signalling the end of lesson and more importantly, the end of the day.

"Ok kids, don't forget the homework about Shakespeare." The teacher said as everyone left the class.

Xaldin walked into the class, beckoned back by the teacher.

"Xiggy, you coming with us to the party down at Destiny Island?" Lexaeus asked.

"No. I'm going to get some work done, plus that bar sucks." Xigbar replied as a pink haired guy walked up to him.

"What do you want, Marly? You auditioning for one of the pink ladies?" He said throwing a horrible look at Marluxia. "Come on Xiggy, it'll be fun."

"No and leave Marluxia alone." Xigbar said defending Marluxia.

"I swear you're gay for him." Lexaeus taunted.

"Yes, because obviously that's going to make me do things your way. Grow up Lex." Xigbar said tugging on Marluxia's arm as he turned to leave.

Lexaeus sighed and walked into the classroom, going after Xaldin. Larxene was walking down the corridor with a depressed look on her face. She sighed as she walked home knowing it would take a while to get back, as well as having to take the bus. The corridors were rammed with students walking by. Oblivion Falls wasn't the most colourful of high schools, but what it lacked in colour it made up for over average grades and great after school activities. She waited at the bus stop and watched the people from her school pass by. Xigbar and Marluxia walked by, but Xigbar stop in his tracks and turned around.

"Larxene, right?" Xigbar asked walking towards her.

"Yes, you're Xigbar aren't you? Part of the basketball team with Xaldin?" She replied.

Xigbar smiled and scratched his head as though he was slightly shy, "Well yeah. Erm... I know this is random, but do you want to come with us and study up for the science exam? I could use all the help I can get."

"Erm... I can't I have to be home today." Larxene said, almost reluctantly.

"Ok then." Xigbar said, not noticing her reluctance. He pulled out a piece of paper and started writing on it. "If you need me."

"Thanks." Larxene replied taking the piece of paper. "Didn't think I'd see one of the jocks with you Marluxia."

"Well we've known each other for years, plus he's not like the rest of them." Marly replied with a smile. "Though he does always seem to need help in biology."

Xigbar and Marluxia took their leave when Larxene didn't say anything else. The bus came not long after they left. Larxene got onto the bus and sat near the front to avoid some of the kids who sat at the back. It was a fairly long journey back to her house, it was half an hour on the bus and then another half an hour walk on top of that to get to home. It was close to the border of town, close to a forest. It was an amazing house. It was fairly big but not quite a mansion. It had fine wood doors and lots of glass windows. Her father use to be a guitarist in a punk rock band, but they never made it big. It wasn't long after that, that her parents divorced each other. Larxene walked into the house and placed her bag on the floor. In front of her was a beautiful oak spiral staircase and to the left was the doorway to the living room. There were a few painting on the walls of various artists.

"Dad, are you home?" She shouted and waited for a reply.

Her father stumbled to the front door, "Hello dear, how was school?"

Larxene backed away from her father slightly and frowned, she could smell the booze on him, he'd obviously been drinking again. Her father had the same blonde hair that she did in a crew cut style, they also shared the same blue eyes. He wore a pair of ripped denim jeans and a black t-shirt with a red anarchy symbol on it. He had a neatly groomed stubble, the same blonde as his hair. He also had quite a few ear piercing from his band days.

"It wasn't too bad, I have some homework to do, so I'm going to get it done." She said quickly picking up her bag.

"No hug?" Her father asked.

Larxene smiled awkwardly and gave her dad a quick hug then made her way up the stairs. She walked into her bedroom and placed her bag on the bed and turned her computer on. She looked at the piece of paper that Xigbar gave her, it was his number and e-mail address. She didn't even know why he gave it her, and she found it strange about what he said 'If you need me'. He offered his help for nothing, not even asking for anything in return, plus he didn't even know if she would use the piece of paper that he gave her. She sent a text message to Xigbar letting him know that she had excepted his number and in a way giving him hers. Larxene went over to her bed and pulled out the English homework and set to work on it. Her room had yellow wallpaper and a nice, comfy double bed. It was a pretty simple bedroom, a wardrobe, a computer on a wooden desk and a window with a nice view.

Meanwhile, Marluxia was on the way over to Xemnas's house to babysit his children. Marluxia brought his younger brother Roxas with him, who since leaving the house hadn't stop talking about his 'red headed hotty'. Marluxia had babysat for Xemnas for quite a while, plus his children, Xion and Zexion both loved Marluxia and wouldn't have anyone else to babysit them. Roxas got to know the two of them because of this and they had become great friends. Marly knocked the door to Xemnas's house and didn't have to wait long for the door to be opened. It was opened by a small boy with medium length blue hair. Zexion like his sister was twelve years old, but both of them were growing up fast.

"Hello there Zexion, how are you?" Marly asked as he walked into the house.

Zexion looked up at him and smiled, "I'm fine thank you."
"Hey Zexy." Roxas said following Marluxia into the house.

"Hi Roxas. I got some new games if you want to play?"

"Sure." Roxas replied and followed Zexion into the living room.

Xemnas walked out of the living room and to the front door and greeted Marluxia.

"I'm so glad you could come on such short notice. I also see that little Roxas is here to." Xemnas said with a smile.

"Yes, I hope you don't mind. There wasn't anyone at the house to look after him." Marluxia explained going red.

"It's ok Marly, it's not a problem. Plus it'll keep the kids entertained." He said with a smile.

"Thank you. Erm, what time should I expect you back?"

"Around eleven, I'm going drinking with Larxene's dad, Luxord. Do you know Larxene, she goes to the same school as you do."

"Yes, I had the pleasure of meeting her today, she seems like a very nice girl." Marluxia said with a smile.

"She is." Xemnas said, then winked. "Marly, you're a good kid, I think she would be good for you."

Marluxia turned bright red and said while slightly laughing, "I wish."

"You never know if you don't try." Xemnas said. "Bye kids. I'll see you in the morning."

"Bye daddy." Both of the children replied.

Marluxia opened the door for Xemnas to leave and he closed it as soon as he'd gone. Marluxia walked into the living room to see both Zexion and Roxas playing on the games console. Xion walked into the room from upstairs and straight over to Marluxia.

"Hi Marly. What do you think of my new bracelet?" She asked showing off her a brand new shiny metal bracelet.

"Yes, it's beautiful. Did your dad buy you that? Marly asked.

Xion nodded happily, "I'm glad you like it."

Both of the kids were always happy whenever Marluxia came to babysit them, he always seemed to get alone really well with the children. Xion and Marluxia always had a good time talking about the latest fashion at times. Even for a guy, Marluxia sometimes had a prominent girly side; Xion didn't mind this, it meant they had more in common. Though there were times where Marluxia did all the guys stuff as well, mainly playing games with Zexion and Roxas. Sometimes they would complain that Marluxia was too good, or that he cheated while playing the game, but they knew it was all fun and loved spending time together. As time past on, Marluxia soon put the kids to bed and Roxas fell asleep on the sofa. Marluxia's phone began to ring, he didn't take long to answer it.

"Hello?"

"Hi Marly, it's me, Xigbar."

"Oh hey, how are you?"

"I'm good. Larxene gave me her number, well she sent me a text message."

"Wow, so progress?"

"Not really, and it's not like that. There's just something about her, I can't quite put my finger on it."

"You sound like you're falling in love."

"What? No! I can't be, right? Right?" Xigbar said confused.

"I don't know dude, it could be."

"Well lets take it one step at a time."

"Well at least you can get to know her more now."

"Good point." Xigbar said with a sigh of happiness. "Are you still at Xemnas's?"
"Yeah, he should be back soon though."
"Alright then. I'll see you tomorrow." Xigbar said and hung up the phone.

Marluxia sat down on the chair next to his sleeping little brother and waited. All of a sudden a name came out of Roxas's mouth while he was sleeping. The one word that helped Marluxia work out who Roxas had been going on about all night. The mysterious 'red headed hotty' that had captured his heart, was no one other than Axel, who was in the same year as Marluxia and Xigbar.