Note-Thanks so much for reviewing so I humbly dedicate this story and chapter to Kiki Lelsissia, Peachie Bunni, Hyouga sama, EriNicoleAndUKnowIt and 6-The-Cloaked-Nocturne-9. As a gift I will bring Demyx and Zexion into this story but they won't be around for a while. Anyway enjoy and keep reviewing. They feed my muse.
Chapter Two
Not According To Plan
Radiant Garden
Radiant Palace
He had made it. Using that forbidden spell and using all of his power had been taxing but he still made it to the other side. The small blond boy who appeared to be a harmless teenager smiled sardonically as he observed his surroundings. This place was exactly as it looked from the observations of the All Seeing Orb back in his own world. Of course the only problem with using the trans-dimensional spell was that it was a one way trip. But that didn't matter.
Once he located his quarry he would return home and stop this insanity before it encompassed this realm completely. Roxas Del'Shar glanced around his immediate area and realized that the people were heading towards what he assumed to be the palace of this city. That would be a good place to start he reasoned. Making sure that his broken wings were flat against his back so that they resembled pieces of cloth he started walking around the marketplace to survey the area before making any moves. Although this place didn't rival his city it was still a beautiful realm and worth a better look next time he came here.
Roxas examined shops, homes and other places before locating the best place to enter into the palace. There was a wall that lined the Royal Gardens but the people were gathering there to watch a play. He had listened to the gossip while walking around the market. His wings were useless and he could not fly but he could glide slightly if he needed to make a quick escape.
He flinched as he felt the broken bones move within the ruined flesh and he quickly shoved the memory of that day from his mind, the day his wings were broken. The little blond soon came across a ladder that took him onto the rooftops of the city's Business District. He made his way easily to the white wall and hopped over to land behind the large crowd. The play had already begun and the crowd was too fixated on him to notice his presence.
His quarry was after the king of this city, Roxas knew that without a doubt but for what purpose he wasn't yet sure. As he glanced up at the Royal Box he caught sight of a peculiar looking red head standing a few feet from him behind the crowd. The red head was staring at him, bright green eyes glowing while an amused smile touched his pink lips. Roxas frowned before turning his sapphire gaze back around the palace layout.
He caught sight of King Angeal, the target of this madness and Roxas felt pity swell in his heart. He noticed that the play was being performed on the bridge of an impressive airship, impressive for this realm anyway. The actors were playing their parts with ease and then a tall man with silver hair and bright orange eyes came onto the stage along with a man with long blond hair. Roxas watched them as they acted out their sword fight then orange eyes vanished into the castle along with blond man.
"Did you sneak in too?" a smooth voice asked from behind him. Roxas swung around and came face to face with the red head.
"What?" Roxas frowned.
"I said did you sneak in here too? Was your ticket a fake as well?" the red head sighed. "That totally sucks man."
"Yes…I sneaked in here." Roxas murmured.
"The name's Axel." The red head extended his hand. "What's your name?"
"Roxas…" the blond frowned at the green eyed man, only now noticing the tattoo across his right eye. "That's a strange tattoo." Roxas observed.
"I was born with it." Axel shrugged.
"That's cool…" Roxas answered then turned back to the play.
"Do you like the play so far?" Axel asked.
"What? Oh, I wasn't really paying attention to it." The little blond replied.
"I liked that sword fight just now." Axel grinned as he watched the next scene. "You might as well watch the rest of it now that you're here."
"I suppose so." Roxas conceded.
"Hey, is that a cloak on your back? It looks really weird." Axel glanced at the ruined wings.
"It's just cloth…that's all." Roxas shied away slightly.
"It looks weird." The red head stared at the wings then turned his eyes away again. "Where are you from anyway? Rabanastre, Treno or maybe Midgar."
"Do you always talk this much?" Roxas scowled at the questions.
"I'm just curious." Axel defended. "I'm from Treno."
"I come from Midgar." Roxas picked the first name he remembered from that list.
"Oh that is so cool!" Axel bounced on his feet. "I never really get around much."
"I can't imagine why." Roxas muttered.
"Ohh, kitty's got claws." Axel said cheekily. Roxas rolled his eyes but said nothing. "Hey kitten, wanna grab some food?"
"Don't call me kitten!" Roxas growled angrily.
"But I think it suits you." Axel pouted. His green eyes sparkled brightly.
"You're a menace." Roxas moved away from the man.
"Hey, wait up!" Axel ran after the adorable blond boy. Roxas scowled at the man but only walked faster. It was just his luck to meet a complete whack job his first time in this realm.
The Radiant Palace
The Royal Chambers
Once they were dressed in the armour of the guards Xemnas and Vexen made their way from the guard room into the section of the palace used as living quarters for the Royal Family. A red carpet was on the floor, feeling soft beneath their feet as they walked towards the staircase before them. To their right was a hallway into the main foyer of the palace and you could reach the garden and lake from that hall.
To their right they could run out onto the stage again once they grabbed the prince. Speaking of which Xemnas made his way upstairs while Vexen made sure no one was about. The orange eyed man reached the top of the stairs then stopped when the door on the second floor opened and a person ran out wearing a white hooded cloak. The figure ran across the walkway, not noticing Xemnas until the person ran into him.
"I apologize." The person muttered. The voice was distinctly masculine and Xemnas felt a grin come to his face.
"That's alright. But where are you going if you're running that fast?" Xemnas questioned. His orange gaze tried to glance under the hood.
"Nowhere!" the man cried. "Now please let me pass."
"I can't do that just yet." Xemnas grinned as he approached the man. "Now until I see that pretty face of yours."
"How dare you!" the man screeched as he looked up to glare at the thief. Gorgeous amber eyes glowed with an inner fire and lovely azure strands fell around his elfin face and that x-shaped scar rested between those beautiful eyes.
"Good evening Prince Saix." Xemnas grinned in triumph.
"Get out of my way." The prince snarled.
"No can do. You see you're the one I'm after. And I have to admit you're more attractive in real life." The silver haired man examined his quarry.
"I'm only going to say this one more time. Get out of my way or you will regret it." Saix warned.
"I apologize but I was paid to get you and I never fail to make a delivery." Xemnas cocked his head to one side. "Now you're coming with me."
"Don't bet on it." Saix hissed then, before Xemnas could do anything, Saix brought his foot up and sharply kicked Xemnas between the legs.
"Ow!" the man screamed as he fell to his knees.
"Enjoy that asshole." Saix growled then ran down the stairs. "Thank the gods for Auron's defense lessons."
"What the hell happened?" Vexen yelled when a hooded person ran past him.
"Go after him." Xemnas groaned. "That's the prince."
"Oh crap…" Vexen helped his friend to his feet then took off after the prince.
The Radiant Lake
Auron was not a happy man. He watched Saix leave the box with an excuse of having a migraine brought on with the situation with his father. Auron let the boy pass but now he was beginning to regret that decision. Leaving the King to enjoy the show Auron went in search of the wayward prince. His bedchambers were empty and the main hall had been cleared. Of course the cherry on his cake had to be when he found those two guards out cold and stripped of their armour.
Not wanting to alert the king to the situation Auron went in search of the prince himself. He had a feeling this would happen, Saix had been distant for weeks, always in his room planning something to do with seeing a friend in Rabanastre but Auron thought nothing of it for now. Saix had always been resourceful and if he wanted to get out of the kingdom he could find a way. As a child he was always sneaking out to play.
The knight checked the gardens, the kitchen, the main hall and finally the lakeside. When Zack died last year Saix came out here to think and grieve. He had loved the man like his second parent. Zack's death hit the kingdom hard and almost destroyed King Angeal. Auron tuned those thoughts out as he walked towards one of the towers. Saix always did like the view from these towers. One could see the entire kingdom from the top on a clear day.
The spiral staircase was a pain in the ass to climb at his age but Auron was nothing if not resilient and he climbed as fast as he could. When he reached the top of the old stone structure he walked along the circular walkway and looked down upon the palace. This place had been his home for years. He had been charged with the task of protecting Saix since his childhood.
Auron was about to leave when he glanced towards the other tower and saw a silver haired figure cashing another hooded one. Auron recognized that cloak anywhere; Zack had gotten it for Saix on his tenth birthday. Swearing Auron looked around for any means to reach the prince quickly without going back down the tower. He spotted a wire attached to the tower with small colored flags decorating it.
For a second he knew that this was an insane idea but he was out of options. Turning he saw that Saix had grabbed one of the wires from that tower and was now flying down from the tower towards the balcony directly in front of the tower he was on. The silver haired man was following him closely. Whoever that was the man was stubborn.
Making up his mind Auron grabbed the thick wire in both hands and pulled. He recognized the silver haired man from the play so that meant he was here to take the prince on that airship. Auron couldn't make it to the balcony from here but there was one place he could reach. Taking a deep breath he stood on the edge of the stone and leapt off. The air rushed by and he could feel the blood flowing at an alarming rate into his head.
He swung his body with all his strength and was soon flying towards the airship. Kicking out his legs he lurched forward and slammed into a window. He distinctly heard people yelling below; no doubt the audience had seen his little stunt. His feet crunched the glass underneath as he stood on shaky legs. He was in a room full of costumes, apparently a storeroom of some sort.
"Now I need to find Saix." Auron muttered as he unsheathed his katana and stalked towards the door. Someone's head was going to roll for this.
