AA/n: Okay so this one takes place years after Kh2 and is more of a casual theme. The Organization is back and they need Namine again. Namine is forced from her college apartment to help them again. It'll be an Axel/Namine of course. ( who else? LOL) but hopefully you'll enjoy.
Disclaimer: I don't own KH2
Chapter 1: Moving on.
"You worthless brat!" a slap burned her right cheek, the force throwing her to the floor. Her baby blue eyes drifted up to his.
"I'm sorry!" Namine cried. She had messed up a drawing. He always found ways to torture her for no reason during his shift. Each day had grown worse and worse.
"Sorry? You're Sorry! This could ruin everything, you know." He growled at her, dragging her by her hair to her feet. She could feel a bruise forming on her cheek.
"I'll try harder." Was all she could muster as he lifted her off the ground by her dress to look into her eyes.
"I know you will; especially after I get done with you." the figure replied. She was placed on her feet, only for a second as she felt herself being thrown against a wall. She tried screaming, but they were muffled by his lips seizing hers. His hands roamed all over the little blonde's body as her dress was being roughly pulled over her hand. She continued screaming….louder and louder...and no one could hear.
"AHHHH!" a scream pierced through Namine's apartment as she sat up in her bed, sweat beading around her forehead. Her breath went from a rapid pace to a slow calm as she reminded herself that it was only a dream.
It had been 4 years since her imprisonment at the dreadful Castle Oblivion, and she wanted nothing more than to forget it. She was constantly reminded of horrors she faced through nightmares. Sure, they had calmed down some, but every now and then, one would creep into her brain during the REM cycle.
She turned to look at the alarm clock that read 7:56 am, 4 minutes until her alarm was going to go off. Groaning at her punctuality, Namine switched the alarm off and dragged her feet out of bed. She walked to the bathroom and turned the shower on to her desired temperature, discarding her pajamas and hopping into the pouring water. While lathering herself to wake up, the blonde went through that days events.
It was a Monday, meaning a Creative Writing class at 9:00, and a Biology Lab that night at 6:45. She was a current Freshman at Hallows Bastion College, along with her new found friends Yuffie and Aeris. Leon was a Junior. They were members of the Restoration Committee. All three took her in when she gained her freedom, gratefully. She cherished everyday of her freedom, relishing in her single apartment, adjacent to her friends. Life was much better like this.
Turning the shower off, Namine wrapped her self into a fuzzy white towel and ran a comb through her soft, blonde hair. She walked into the living room, grabbed the remote and flipped the T.V on to the music channel, letting the sounds drown out the remaining remnants of the nightmare she just woke up from.
Waltzing to her closet, she pulled out a jean skirt, two polo's, in yellow and green, and a pair of black ballet flats. She slipped the skirt up over her slender hips and pulled the two shirts over her head, giving a layered look to her outfit, and slipped on her flats.
Namine was just about to brush her teeth when she was interrupted by a knock at the door. Toothbrush in hand she opened it to see a very tired Yuffie glaring at her.
"I was going to sleep in til' 8:30. Guess what woke me up? A crazy girl in the apartment beside me, screaming her head off! You do know that the walls are paper thin, Namine, right?" the short haired girl complained. Namine opened the door wider so her friend could step into the apartment.
"I'm sorry. I had…dreams again. It's not like I did it on purpose, Yuffie!" she apologized.
"Nah, I don't care. I've only got one class today, then I'll take a nap." Yuffie replied.
Namine excused herself to go brush her teeth, while Yuffie flipped through the T.V to the news. Her friend always complained that Namine never watched enough of the news. To be truthful, she found the news so depressing. I mean who wants to hear who got turned into a heartless that day? Just then a story grabbed her attention as she finished and joined the pixie haired ninja on the couch.
"There are reports of mysterious cloaked figures attacking civilians in Hallows Bastion. Law enforcement suggested that people take caution to this. If you happen to see any hooded figure wearing all black and silver ornaments, you are advised to take proper shelter. These people are getting dangerous folks. Not much is known about them-" was all Namine needed to hear from the news reporter as she drowned out the rest.
"Hmm. We've dealt with them before haven't we? That's no good. I'll tell Leon at lunch." Yuffie stated, as she casually flipped the channel. She didn't notice Namine turn a translucent pale.
"They're b-back." Was all the blonde could say as she glared at the T.V screen. Her worst nightmare had come true…again.
By this time, Yuffie was looking at her friend in concern. She waved her hand in front of Namine's blue eyes to get her attention.
"Hey, no worries! They probably don't even remember you. Honestly. Sora should be the one worrying. Leon will have to send word to Destiny Islands." The ninja reassured. Namine nodded slowly, trying to convince herself that what Yuffie claimed was true. But she couldn't shake the nervous feeling.
"Okay, well enough of this. We have class in about 15 minutes. It takes 10 to get there. So let's go!" Yuffie pulled Namine out of her thoughts. Glancing at the clock, Namine rushed up to grab her messenger bag and followed Yuffie out the apartment door, locking the door behind her.
Walking across campus, the girls shivered in the fall air. Namine inwardly thanked herself for wearing two layers of polo's, as the air nipped at her nose. They arrived to class and joined Aeris in the seats at the front.
"Hey girls! Did you see the news this morning?" Aeris cheerfully asked the girls sitting next to her as she smoothed out her dress. Both nodded as they pulled out they're notebooks for class.
"Yea, crazy huh? I wonder how they were able to come back?" Yuffie wondered out loud.
"Well, I told Leon about it while walking him to Trig, I mean if it is the Organization, something needs to be done." Aeris stated firmly, triggering a shudder from Namine as the name was said aloud, reminding her of her hell.
"Let's just focus on writing okay?" Namine quickly added, wanting the conversation to end. It did as the teacher walked into the room, greeting the class and beginning his lecture. Namine did all she could to pay attention. 'Here I am telling them to focus and I can't even keep my eyes on him!' she thought to herself as she tapped her pencil impatiently on her notepad.
That afternoon, Namine locked herself up in the library to prepare for a lab test that night. Her mind remained clear of all worry as she willed herself not to think the current situation at hand. They probably did forget her. After all, she was just a pawn. Drawing memories wasn't a part of her life anymore. She hadn't even touched a sketchbook since. She made sure of that.
She felt her stomach rumble at about 6:00 and decided to call it a day and grab a bite to eat before her lab. After all, she hadn't eaten all day with her non-stop worrying. She closed her Biology book and skipped down the stairs of the outside quad. Since the days were getting darker and colder, she made sure to walk in the well lit areas, especially after the news report. Although, in her heart she knew that if they wanted to find anyone, all they had to do was use those stupid portals that they always used to sneak around.
She met up with a couple friends from her Bio lab and they walked together to one of the dining halls. Even the smell of food repulsed Namine. She was in no mood to eat, but she forced herself to eat a couple bites of an apple as she tried to lose herself in the random conversation of her class buddies as they consumed they're own meals.
Soon enough, she checked her watch and left the dining hall, promising to see her friends in class that night. She walked out into the crisp fall air as she fiddled with her school bag as she waltzed to the Science building.
Axel watched from the Hallows Bastion College clock tower as the girl made her way to a building across the lawn. She looked much different than the little innocent blonde he had played a part in torturing years ago. Her body seemed to fill out slightly, still skinny, but not malnourished. Her blonde hair had a darker tint to it, not the white blonde any more. She had really grown into a beautiful woman. He smiled to himself as he reminded himself how easy this task would be. All he had to do was get the girl.
He had been watching her for a few days. Of course she was oblivious to his sneaking, with her running around to class, the Grocery store, or anywhere else she went. Her apartment number memorized into his brain, he made a vow that tonight was the night he'd get her. After all, time was of the essence in the eyes of the Organization XIII. He was lucky enough that they had decided to let him live.
Continuing to watch the blonde push through the autumn wind, the image of a classic 4.0, valedictorian flashed through his head. He remembered his "other" was never a school type. He laughed to himself at her attempt to forget everything, like nothing happened at Castle Oblivion 4 years ago. Little did he know she was haunted every night, by dreams.
The Lab test was easier than she had expected, although she had studied for a ridiculous amount of hours. She picked up her things, waved good-bye to her professor and made her way back to her apartment. She walked faster than normal coming from night classes. She got to her apartment complex and passed Yuffie and Aeris's doors. Earlier they had invited her out that night, but knowing she would be too tired from class, so she had declined. She passed the doors when her bag dropped to the ground and her eyes widened.
Her door was wide open.
A/n: So I hope I didn't bored you guys to death :) It'll get better in the next chapter. And I'm not telling who the person was in her dream. You'll just have to see! But I'll update soon, r/r please!! I appreciate it!