Chapter Two - State of Mind

By Chaxra-san

I'm saying now, that last chapter was darned hard to write. I am now switching to use past tense, because it's impossible to always write in present tense. I am now obliged to describe Xion for you. She is the same height as Roxas, but a year younger, which makes her... uh, 14. DON'T HIT ME! Roxas is 15 in this story. As there may be another new character coming later... (That was a hint) and she (another hint for ya) has to be a teenager. Makes it more 'angsty.' She has short (Larxene's hair length) spiky hair. It spikes down if you're wondering... ah! Yes, it's like Riku's! But fluffier... There are two bangs at the front... and the colour is... (Brace yourself for impact) pink. Never fear! It's darker then Marluxia's, and it's not all that colour. Around the bottom edges and on her bangs it is the same colour as Naminé's. Yeah. Oh, her eyes are... blue. Yay for being unimaginative!

I'll stop rambling now!

Saix and Xemnas aren't mine, but Xion is, SO DON'T YOU DARE STEAL HER!


SAIX

I don't know why I smiled at you when I left. A thought floated through my mind. Perhaps I feel affection for you?

I brushed it away dismissively. I'm a Nobody. I can't feel anything.

Xemnas and I moved up the hall in silence for a few minutes. Then he stopped abruptly. I nearly walked into him, for I had not been paying much attention to where I was going. He turned to face me, and asked, "Saix? Are you feeling alright?"

I was surprised at the question.

"Of course, Superior," I replied.

Xemnas looked thoughtful for a moment. Then he said, "I would like you to be Xion's combat trainer when she has fully recovered from her injuries."

"Xion?" I asked curiously.

"The new recruit. I got her former name while she was asleep."

I nodded slowly.

"You're not alright. I can tell," said Xemnas suddenly, his voice hardening.

"I'm fine, really!" I said quickly.

"You're lying to me," hissed Xemnas as he shoved me against the wall.

He then pushed his face into my chest and hugged me.

"Don't you trust me anymore?" he whispered quietly.

I ran my fingers through his silver hair with one hand.

"I trust you more than anyone, Xemnas. It's just... I hurt her so badly..." my voice trailed off.

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(In future, this title will be 'RIAN' because I don't have the energy to type it all out again) Randomly Interupting Author's Note: This is NOT yaoi, Saix likes Xion, and it will stay that way. Anyway, even Xemnas needs someone to lean on every now and again, right? It's not my fault if I feel sorry for him...

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Xemnas raised his head slightly and fixed his amber gaze with mine.

"You had to, so she would come here," he said quietly.

I looked away. Xemnas reached up and touched the scar on my forehead.

"She'll forgive you, just as you forgave me when I wounded you," he said finally.

Then he let go of me and summoned a dark portal.

"Bye," said Xemnas mournfully before leaving, presumably back to his room.

I straightened my cloak and set off towards the Proof of Existence Hall. I wanted to find out more about your element and weapons.


Hmph. That was shorter than expected. Reviews?

Chapter Three Preview:

I stepped forward and leaned over your shoulder. You jerked your head up in alarm as my shadow fell over your drawing. You stared at me for a moment before saying, "What brings you here?"

I couldn't help but notice that you sounded just like Zexion, your words quiet and carefully pronounced with no recognizable accent. Maybe you two were from the same world?

"Curiosity," I answer, smirking faintly at you.

Oh, who has gone to visit the newest addition to Organization 13? Send me your guesses!

'Til next time! SAYONARA!!!