Chapter 2
I'm not really sure what time it was exactly by the time we got back, but I'm sure it must've been late because the sky was dark. As we walked through the portal into the castle, it seemed very quiet. The castle is almost never quiet, even at night. Luxord and Xigbar are usually still up playing poker in the Grey Room as everyone else sleeps. I swear sometimes they're like owls or something. Anyway, Marxwell and I tiptoe through the halls so they wouldn't hear us but once again, they're like owls. "Look who finally decided to come back! Where have you two been hm?" Xigbar asked, that stupid grin on his face. "We were-" I try to say but I'm interrupted by Marxwell. "I don't think we have to tell you, old man." She said bitterly. I can't help but laugh at that comment, not to mention the look on Xigbar's face. "Hey who are you calling old man!? And you should respect your elders more!" He glares at her with his one good eye. "But I thought you just said you weren't old? Now you're calling yourself an elder? You make no sense. Anyway, come on Ballex." She takes my hand and drags me through the halls as I look back at the two older Nobodies. Luxord was laughing his ass off as Xigbar was fuming about Marxwell and how she irritates him. I look to the front again to see we are in front of my door. "Well, you should probably get some sleep so you don't wake up late again. Wouldn't want Saix to be grumpy at you again." She smiled leaning on the wall. "Psh, he's always grumpy." I said as I yawned. Marxwell laughed and turned to walk over, waving a hand to me as a goodnight. As I was about to go into my room, I feel two hands turn me around and a kiss being placed on my cheek lightly. It felt as if a feather brushed against my cheek. I placed my hand to my cheek as she smiled at me. "Thanks for today by the way. Goodnight." With that, she walked into her room and I went into mine still oblivious. I'm now laying on top of my sheets and blankets staring at the ceiling, smiling to myself. Today was honestly the best day I had ever had. Life is going to get so much better now, I can just feel it. Soon enough, my eyes start to droop as I drift off into a deep sleep. Next thing I know, I'm floating in darkness. Literally nothing here but me and empty endless space. I look around for anything or anyone, but nothing. It feels lonely and cold, being here all alone. Where is this anyway? Why am I here? Is this what people call a dream? I've never dreamt before. It's strange and a little scary. Maybe if I try thinking of something, then I can change this place. I focus my thoughts and think of Memory's Skyscraper. Sure enough, the tower and the city appeared before me as if it had been invisible there the whole time. So that's how dreams work? I think of something and it happens? Sounds simple enough. It's too quiet here. I focus again and think of those dream eaters I had read about. I have never seen one in real life, but some looked super cute and cool in the book. I thought of the one I had liked the most in the book and in a matter of seconds, a Keeba Tiger was face to face with me! I was a little afraid of it at first but I stuck out my hand and waited. To my surprise, it brought its nose forward so it touched my hand. This is my dream after all, so I guess I can control things around here. It still seemed too quiet. Closing my eyes for one last time, I thought of more dream eaters and Marxwell. They all appeared around me and I didn't feel lonely anymore. In my dream, we all ran around playing together. Marxwell and I even got a ride on MeowWow! I'm definitely gonna dream the next time I sleep. In a couple hours, the sun comes up and shines through my curtains. I get out of bed and into my work clothes again, not bothering to brush my hair. I walk into the Grey Room for my mission but barely anyone is here. Did I wake up late again? No, I know I got up to my alarm. Thankfully Axel and Roxas are here relaxing in the chairs talking. "Morning guys. Hey uh, where is everyone? They leave for missions already?" I asked curiously. Roxas shook his head at me and Axel answered back. "Day off today. No missions, which means we get to do anything we want." He grinned and looked at Roxas who just rolled his eyes and smiled. A day off hm? This could be perfect for a first date with Marxwell! I told the guys I'd see them later and rushed off to find Marxwell. Today would be great!