Well here is chapter 2. I hope that this is more successful who knows. Well ill stop talking. So this is your first glimpse at Axel. And when I say Glimpse I mean it.

Disclaimer: I know this is unnecessary but I do not own.

My eyes were still closed, I was too afraid to open them. I could feel the plush blankets on a bed beneath me. I knew that it was morning because some sunlight grazed through my closed eyelids. It was a nightmare it was nothing but a bad dream, I tried to convince myself but for some reason it felt all too real.

I pictured myself still being in my room, with Rinoa still in the bed beside me as Xion hastily cleaned the sheets. I smiled at the image in my mind, why was I so scared? When I wake up everything would be totally normal.

I finally decided I would open my clenched eyes. I opened them quickly still expecting to my normal room. My eyes opened widely as I found I wasn't in my room, I wasn't anywhere I've seen before in my life. The room I was in had stone grey walls with arching windows. They were delicately shaped and crafted around the arched window with a small white pillow on the windowsill. There were more window archways that faced toward the hallway. The hallway had a similar carpet to the one at home but it was stone grey like the walls, with swirling white trim with small hearts around the edges. I found myself lying on a bed with a light gray blanket and a green pillow.

I sat there shaking, staring at the crisp brown door. Here I was, I didn't care how beautiful this place seemed to be. I just wanted to go home to my father and my sister. I didn't know why I was here and I didn't know why that man took me but I had a feeling that I was in a lot of trouble.

I breathed heavily and cuddled my knees to my chest. I was so selfish; I took my home and my family for granted. I never expected karma to return to me so harshly. I hid my head in my knees and let out a strangled sob, thinking of what I have and what I might lose. I didn't mean to do anything wrong, I just wanted to go back home.

I lifted my head out of my knees and screamed in the air. "If this is just a way of telling me I did something wrong, I'm sorry, I'll be a better person. Just let me go home, please." I said to no one but the thin air.

I let out a heavy hearted sigh as I sank into my knees again. I suddenly had the discomforting feeling of someone watching me again. I peeked unnoticeably through my bangs that had fallen in my eyes and noted that there was someone else in the room.

I lifted my head and unfolded my knees. To my surprise there was a young girl in my room. She had on another adorable maid's outfit that was the opposite to the ones my maids had. Usually my manor's maids wore a plan black dress with a chalk white apron that frilled in every possible direction; the apron was also tied in a fairly large bow at the back. The final touch was a black and white frilled headband that was placed delectably like a crown. In this place the dress was white with delicate white frills, an oddly plan black apron nestled around it, and almost the same head piece but with the colour pattern reversed.

I looked at the young girl wearing the dress getting an odd feeling that this resembled my home too much. She stood there in the same position with her golden blond hair laced over one shoulder, and her blue eyes looking almost blankly at me.

Her eyes… I shook at the sight of them; they were the same colour as Xion's. In fact they were almost the exact same just not shielded by thick framed glasses which I seemed to be missing more and more by the second. The girl was very pale highlighting those blue eyes full of memories.

She just looked at me again and closed them with a smile. "Good morning Miss Tifa, I'm glad to see you're finally awake." The blonde girl said in a shy, angelic voice. This was getting too weird. How could she possibly know my name I've never seen her before in my life? I was about to ask until I was cut off by her sweet and quiet voice.

"I know you are probably confused and scared, Miss, it must be hard being taken away from your home and family all in one night." She said in a quieter tone as she fixed the green curtains that were so long they touched the floor.

I was dumbfounded by her knowledge of last night. "…What's going on?" I asked quietly, rubbing the goosebumps that had formed on my arms. She still continued to straighten up the already clean room.

"I don't think I'm the one to tell you." She started to rearrange flowers that were held in a glass vase at the other side if the room. "My master said he would like to speak with you in the main room when you were awake." I swallowed hard. I couldn't lie, I was scared, being in the foreign place and not knowing how I got there was just terrifying on the inside. That I was so uncertain about anything now then ever before just added to it all.

Just yesterday I was with my family and friends with my whole life planned out in front of me. This wasn't part of it nor did I expect it to be. I did hate that my fate was set but I guess I just had to catch up with the feeling. I did want to get out of it, but not like this. I took a deep breath; I wouldn't allow myself to break any further. I would try to stay strong as I always did at home. I hoped that I would last a while.

The girl was across from me looking out the windows of the hallways, as if waiting for something. "Umm… what's your name?" I asked with hesitation.

"Namine." She said a lot more shyly as she looked at the shine of her white shoes.

"Well…Namine," I said very plainly even though something about this innocent girl still struck me as odd. "Do you know why your master wants to see me here?" I finished trying to see if I could find any fact to how I was here.

"I'm afraid not, all I've heard is gossip from the other servants." She said in the same shy tone, still looking out the window towards the hall. A small frown spread on her face and I had no idea why.

There was a fairly loud knock on the door. I held my breath out of fear, afraid it was someone that was finally going to put an end to me. I mean in times like now, I should expect the unexpected. I just sat there totally motionless.

Namine took tiny delicate steps and opened the creaky hinges. A man walked in carrying something fairly big with a cover to conceal the mystery in his hands. The man gave a small smile to Namine, highlighting his features. I still just stared at him; he was very big and muscular even though his face looked very feminine. He had mysterious light green eyes that felt like they were hiding something. He was wearing an all black suit with a white bow tie and white vest that looked almost skin tight against him. Although the thing that struck me most was his hair. He had bright pink hair that framed his face and flipped at the sides.

"Good morning, Namine," he said in his surprisingly deep voice as he stared down at the younger blond with a flirtatious smirk.

Namine look flustered and turned away at him. Her eyes showed some hate and I didn't know why. Their stares for each other were totally opposite: his kind and soft like a rose, and hers hard and angered like thorns. "…Hi, Marluxia," she said with dark taint to her innocent voice. She seemed totally different than she was five minutes ago. The way they were together it was like they forgot I was in the room.

"I have the dress for the Lockhart girl, if you still need it." he said as he lowered himself closer to her height, but a great distance from her face. Namine's face was still looking away but there was a pink blush started in her cheeks. I felt so invasive even though I was forced to be here.

"Why wouldn't I need it?" Namine asked adding more darkness then before. Marluxia gave her a puzzled look.

"Because she's not her?" Marluxia said clearly confused.

I scrawled, "…um, hi." I said still in the same spot on my bed watching the shock come into his face. He looked over wide eyed and a blush of embarrassment on his face. "My apologies, Miss." He bowed to me and I was shocked by his sudden change of emotion. "I'm here to escort you to my master. After you put on the dress he requested, of course."

"Do I have to…?" I muttered quietly.

He didn't respond. "I'll leave you to get dressed" He bowed again and closed the door behind him. I noticed frills of pink hair from the windows that faced the hall, which meant he was right outside the door. Namine had the dress in her hands as she motioned me behind a divider at the back of the room. I guess I didn't have a choice. I sighed and slid off the bed. If this was the only way of getting answers I might as well take it. I trudged uncomfortably behind the divider as Namine began to undress me.

I swore that putting on that single dress took at least an hour. The dress was like a puzzle with way too may pieces. Not to mention the damn corset that was going to make my lungs explode. When I looked in the mirror I noticed the dress was in fact simple even though it took so long to put on. The dress was royal blue and had Safire in the center of my chest. It was cut off at shoulders and the skirt was much puffier then the skirts I usually wear. I didn't like it. I felt too made up and proper. Why couldn't anyone be happy with the way I wanted to be.

I sighed, turned around, and noticed Marluxia at the back of the room, staring at Namine out of the corner of his eye. She stayed a great distance away from him. I snapped in front of his face to get his attention. He stared at me wide eyed for a second before clearing his throat. "Are you ready, Miss?" He said holding out his arm to 'escort' me. I didn't think it should be called escorting when it was forced upon you.

I gave a half-hearted nod. As I took his arm, he led me to the hallway with the dark gray carpets, Namine close behind. The clenching in my free fist was the fear I showed. I was trying to be brave on the outside but on the inside I was scared for my life.

"You know your pretty calm for someone in this situation; if I were you I would have shit my pants already." I was shocked at his change of mood. It was like he turned into a totally casual guy. I just looked up at him with my mouth wide.

"Would you be quiet? you're scaring her!" Namine yelled at him. I turned my head to her as well. What happened to the shy blonde innocent girl that was just in my room?

"What's up with you, did I do something wrong?" he yelled back to Namine, as I just stood there in complete and utter confusion.

I heard Namine let out a small, sad chuckle. "I thought I was the one who did something wrong, you did dump me after all".

I couldn't help but laugh at that. Marluxia had a look on him that was totally put out. He had a red blush on his cheeks while his teeth were heavily clenched together. We continued to walk in a very awkward atmosphere but I didn't have time to focus on it even though I felt a little lighter. I still had to worry about what was coming.

We finally stopped in front two large sliver doors when I felt like my heart sped up one million times more. I clenched my fists tighter trying to get ready for what had to happen. I gave Marluxia a pleading look, my eyes asking him to go in with me. He just shook his head slowly at me as he started opening the door.

I stood there alone and held my breath as I walked through the double doors. I tried to cover up my trembling by keeping myself tall and firm as I walked forward, to my unknown. Ahead of me there was a white chair with a sliver haired man staring down at me, with a young looking sliver-haired boy beside him. I stopped almost a foot away from the older man when he started to get up from his chair. He had silver shoulder length hair and bangs that spilt, but were long enough to frame his tanned face. He wore all black and was fairly large. But his eyes were my father's eyes, almost as if he tore them out of my father's skull and wore them as his own. They were the same amber that had stared at me with shame, but now stared at me with purpose. I shivered.

"Hello, Miss Lockhart. I am Lord Xemnas and at my side is my nephew, Riku." He said in an emotionless, hallow voice, and it made me shiver even more. He fixed the stone above the ruffles in his shirt as his eyes burned into mine.

" W-why am I here?" I tried to stay calm and strong but every time I looked into that man's eyes I saw my father.

"You are my tool," he said his emotion never changing except for a small smirk at the corner of his lips. "You have something I must require. Your power and your wealth will surrender to me."

This guy just wanted me for my money. He was probably going to hold a ransom or something. My fear lightened a little and I regained my ability to speak.

"And how do you suppose you'll do that?" I said with my smirk. I guess I gained my attitude back as well.

"Riku." Was the single word he said. I looked at Riku in his similar black suit but without the ruffles. He looked at me with guilt, his aqua eyes staring into my brown.

Xemnas wanted me to marry Riku! He wasn't planning on letting me go at all. He wanted to keep me. There was no return for me, I couldn't go back to my past if there was no way out. I almost started to cry at the thought but stopped myself, unwilling to break.

"And what if I r-refuse?" My shaky stutter returned as he walked closer to me almost as if he was floating.

"I will kill your sister."

My eyes filled with tears. Even though Rinoa and I never saw eye to eye, I still loved her. She was my little sister, I wouldn't let her die, I wouldn't let her life be taken away just because of my stubbornness.

I didn't have to say it he already knew I agreed."When you turn eighteen you have full access to your father's bank account. That money will soon belong to my family due to the bond that will be made." He motioned Riku to come stand beside me. That was the first time I noticed he was almost an inch shorter then me.

"And I will get my revenge on your selfish father," Xemnas muttered as he turned away.

"What does this have to do with my father?" I asked, brave and strong.

"It is none of your concern," he said in a tone laced with anger. "Saix, take her to her chamber." He boomed as I felt hands wrap around my arm.

"Yes, Superior." The blue-haired man said as he dragged me out of the room. He was fairly strong as he brought me through the double doors. His pace was quick in his all black suit, and I could hardly keep up. Tears started streaming down my face as he pushed me into the room I had just been in.

I automatically turned towards the door and tried to opened, but it had been locked behind me. I couldn't take it anymore I leaped onto the bed and cried into the pillow. I said I wouldn't break but I couldn't take it I was never going to go home. I just lost everything even if I didn't want it in the first place. Maybe they were looking for me. Maybe they knew were this place was. Maybe… they were glad I was gone. I cried harder into my pillow. Rinoa was probably glad now she could get everything I was promised. She didn't have to be second place to me anymore. My father would probably be happy too, she he didn't have a shameful daughter anymore. I was selfish, I didn't deserve them, and this is the price fate was telling me to pay. I screamed into the green pillow and let the tears roll out. I wouldn't stop, I just stayed there and sobbed over everything I had to lose.

The moon was finally up and I could see it out the rows of window. After I finally stopped crying, Namine brought some tea to settle me down. I still had the cup in my hands, looking at the moon until I heard the familiar creak of my door. I turned quickly, expecting to see Namine, but instead Riku leaned against my door completely out of breath.

"I ran through a lot of guards," he exclaimed, still panting. I just gave him a puzzled look as he caught his breath. He leaned against the door with his arms crossed, still in his clothes from today.

"Look, I don't want to marry you." Riku came out calmly and very blunt.

It actually calmed my nerves a bit. "Feelings are mutual."

"I'm sorry if you think I'm that bad," he said with actual emotion in his eyes.

"Its okay, I'm just not into short guys, " I said to him with a sheepish smile.

He looked at me as if he was about to say something but took it back. He shoved his hands in his pockets and calmly spoke again. "No I didn't mean that. I meant what my uncle is putting you through; I really didn't want any of this to happen." He said to me with sincerity in his voice.

"Do you know what he has against my father?" I asked him. If I could get answers from anyone it would be him.

He shrugged and sat at the edge of my bed. "He hasn't mentioned your dad until today. But what I also came to tell you is that he wasn't bluffing about killing your sister." Riku said with more guilt filling his aqua eyes.

"But how he cant just go waltzing into my home, kill her and leave?" I said stating the obvious.

Riku just chuckled. "See, that's the thing with my uncle he never gets his hands dirty, he always has someone do the work for him. There are spies in your manor at this moment. Do you know anyone named Xaldin or Luxord?" he asked, eyeing me.

"Xaldin, the sue chef and Luxord, the gardener. Why are they his?" I imagined it, my sister could easily be served food that has been poisoned, or be shown a deadly herb. No one would ever know who did it. That's when I knew I had to go through with this for my family.

"So, there's no way out of this, is there?" I asked him.

That's when I saw his eyes light up a little. "Well there might be, if I help you and you help me, we might be able to get out alive." I looked at him and I could see that he didn't want this either and that he was trapped too. He held out his hand to make the deal. I gladly shook it. So now I had my partner in crime, maybe if we worked together we might be able to escape.

Suddenly there was a commotion coming from down the hall. The candlelit halls revealed guards that were dragging a boy down the hall. His white shirt was opened which showed off his toned abs, and tanned skin. His hair was red like fire that spiked out in every direction. He had emerald eyes that I could not help but get lost in, they were bright and entrancing. He stared back at me with sadness in his perfect eyes, until he was dragged into the darkness.

You guys probably want to kill me with the cliff hangers don't you? Well that chapter 2 finished :D yay! Chapter 3 will be good cause hello it has Axel in it. Thanks to my beta readers!

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