Castle Oblivion Holidays
Chapter Two
Two days pasted by quickly, everyone but three waking up with despair in their hearts on the third day. Two more days till Christmas, two more days till a horror filled day, two more days of being cooped up with the newcomers.
But that was just the beginning.
For Organization XIII, Christmas was not something you celebrated. Christmas was a day to be ignored and wave at as it passed by. That was the tradition for the past several hundred years; but for this year, it was being spent like an actual Christmas: presents, food, and all.
Lexnyan, Zin, and Sekushi had already started decorating the castle; Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas breakfast and dinner planned out in their minds. They busied themselves throughout the vast halls, one thing in mind: to give Organization XIII a Christmas to remember.
But, of course, where there is a "hero" there is a "villain." Our heroes are the three girls; our villains are Marluxia, Larxene, and those who sought the fun of laughing. Both Larxene and Marluxia wanted to do everything to mess the girls up or make them give up. And it all started with the "bug incident".
Now, all of them had an all-out war: all three girls retaliating, and the two Organization members fighting back once the girls scored a blow. The score standing at thus:
Newcomers: 3
Organization: 1
In one dark corner, Larxene and Marluxia stood (literally) plotting.
In the great hall Lexnyan stood atop a ladder, hanging the tinsel fed to her from Sekushi; Zin on the lookout below.
"They won't suspect this one…"
"Larxene. They will. This prank is so childish they'd know!"
She shook her head. "No. Not this one…" She turned to the kitchen in solemn silence, a suggestion of a smile on her lips. "Oh Demyx!"
"What?" Came the response through the doorway.
"I need your help with my next prank!"
"Um…" He came into view slowly, food flowing from his arms. "What kind of prank?" He asked suspiciously.
"One that will make sure our "newcomers" stay away during these "holidays" of which they speak." Marluxia stated once more from memory instead of the card in his pocket given to him by Larxene.
Demyx gave him a curious gaze, one eyebrow raised in speculation. "You told me that last time… and the time before that… and the time before that… and even before that… and…"
"Okay! We get it!" Larxene seethed, her face turning a light pink. She took a deep breath, calming herself before speaking once more. "Demyx… what we need you to do is this…"
Lex turned her head down, staring intently at the dark corner that had appeared to suck Demyx in, food and all. "What do you think they're up to this time?" She inquired aloud, not intending for either one of her friends below to answer.
"Most likely a "better" prank than the one before." Zin muttered, eyes trained on the dark corner.
Sekushi shook her head. "I bet you my soul that they are going to make Demyx create a wave of water to crash into us, you and I being washed away and no one left to catch Lex when she falls from her ladder." She gave the dark corner a wicked grin, malicious intent evident in her eyes. "But they do not know of Xemnas, Roxas, and Zexion."
"Are they truly going to do what we asked of them?" Lexnyan questioned, reaching down to Sekushi for more tinsel.
"I hope so… I still think Xemnas is a bit wary of us." Zin responded lightly, her head tilted to the side.
Seku nodded her head. "So is Zexion… though he is beginning to see the better side of things in this whole ordeal." Her face was grim as she handed the silver threads up to Lex, but a small smile soon graced her features. "He actually talks to me now. Last night… he asked if I would like to learn how to play chess after losing to him so many times." She giggled, hiding her smile behind her hands.
Zin turned her eyes from the corner to Sekushi, one eyebrow rising in speculation. "Did he start with Chess 101?"
"Yeah… I told him I knew what the pieces were called and how to move them but he didn't believe me because of what happened the first day we were here."
"Serves you right for playing a joke on him." Lex admonished as she smiled.
All three of them looked back to the corner, a giant wave going after them. "Told you so." Sekushi muttered smugly, instantly vanishing.
Zin sighed, standing her ground as she crossed her arms. Lexnyan sighed, sliding down the ladder before the giant wave of roaring water crashed over them…
Xemnas stood in front of two very disgruntled Organization members by the names of Marluxia and Larxene. They had been soaked in the very water they had Demyx use against their so-called enemies. Demyx had already known what they were going to do, over hearing them last night while the girls were asleep. Upon discovering the news, Demyx had bounced (yes, I say bounced) into Xemnas, Roxas, and Zexion's rooms to wake up the girls. And what was their plan upon hearing this dreadful news?
Say nothing. Act like they didn't know.
Their only retaliation: using Demyx against the their two enemies. The score now? Well… the story has yet to play out all of the way… let us see where they are now…
"You were using Demyx as a tool? What have I told you about that Larxene?" Xemnas inquired, his tone deathly calm, his voice deathly quiet. He knew what was going on, the plan laid out vividly in his room last night. He was to scold the offenders as the girls behind him snickered and continued on their way, all thanks to Demyx.
Luxord walked in calmly, a hint of a smile upon his lips as he stared at the scene unfolding before his very eyes. Wasn't it a good day for him?
"That wasn't our intent Leader! Truly!" Larxene pleaded, her eyes tearing up. Marluxia muttered something that sounded an awfully like a 'yeah right,' but I am not sure.
Yellow eyes flared. "That was not your intent? Look at him now!" Xemnas pointed towards Demyx where he stood playing his part as he cried into Axel's shoulder. Well, he was laughing but it sounded like crying from where Larxene and Marluxia stood. "If you will not apologize you to him I want you to help decorate the castle as these three girls see fit. Do you understand?"
Marluxia nodded grimly, knowing otherwise would mean bigger punishments. "NO! Why are you fools just standing around like faithful puppies to these three…three… monsters!" Larxene gestured towards Lex, Seku, and Zin angrily, watching with pleasure as their faces blanched. She turned on her heal in a heated wave, striding out of the great hall with an air of pride. Man, her ego could rival that of a man's.
Zin shrugged it off, striding forward to move the ladder to the hall's left wall. Lexnyan followed her, though more slowly as Roxas turned to them to help out also. Sekushi on the other hand, stood where she was as her swamp green eyes watched Xemnas walk over to her friends and Demyx head off to the kitchen once more. Zexion ambled up to her with ease, his face showing nothing of his inner thoughts. "What are you thinking?" He inquired gently, stopping his pace to stand next to her.
"That so-called prank could have seriously hurt any one of us. If Demyx hadn't found out by accident we would have probably been bedridden for the good part of the week. They're getting bold and I don't think Larxene will stop at this." She shook her head. "I'm hungry…" She stated loudly. "Anyone know what time it is?"
"Lunch if that is what you are wondering. Why don't you guys stop? You're almost done anyways. You can finish in the upcoming days." Roxas suggested, helping Lexnyan down from the ladder. He picked her up easily, settling her down in front of him before his hands slowly slid away from her waist.
Lexnyan blushed, ducking her head as Zin glomped Xemnas once more in the background. "That sounds like a good idea." She mumbled, turning to the kitchen. "What does everyone want?"
"Pizza!"
"Donuts!"
"Fried Rice!"
"Hot wings!"
"Ice cream!"
"Hamburgers and Fries!"
Sekushi paused, her head tilting to the side. "Um…" She finally realized her friends were giving her a weird look. "What?"
"You didn't have to say all that you know." Zin stated as Xemnas tried to pry her off his waist.
Lexnyan chuckled at both her best friends, her hand slipping unconsciously into Roxas's. "Why don't I try to figure out what they have in the kitchen first and then see what everyone wants?"
"Pasta!"
"Look who's talking now!" Sekushi cried out, pointing an accusing finger at Zin.
She shrugged, her sun kissed eyes laughing at everyone. "I want pasta. Is that such a bad thing?"
Zexion sighed, shaking his head as he managed to drag Sekushi into the kitchen after everyone else. He pointed to one of the seats at the table and ordered her to sit. "Yes father." She muttered solemnly, not liking this kind of attention. He snorted as he walked around and sat next to her. He heaved a sigh, but nonetheless gave in and handed her his hand. She squealed and took it in her own.
Lunch was pretty normal, if one could count the presence of three…wait… five Nobodies and the food fight that had begun once Demyx and Xigbar smelt the found. Other than that, it was a pretty normal lunch.
"Hey Zexy?"
Said 'Zexy' sighed with annoyance at the 'pet name'. "What is it Sekushi?"
"Can I wear these?"
He turned around quickly, seeing her hold up one of his black robes. "Pray tell, why?"
"I think I'd look cool." Sekushi answered innocently, the real reason being that of her wearing dirty clothes over and over again. "Pretty please?" She added as an afterthought.
Number Six, the Cloaked Schemer, was losing his touch. "Fine. But I want you to wash it thoroughly before giving it back. Got that?"
"Yes oh great and wise one!" Sekushi chuckled before dashing out of the room and into the bathroom to change.
Zexion watched her go with dread. "What have I gotten myself into?" he inquired of nobody.
"Excuse me, but what are you doing with that?" Xemnas stared at the offending woman in front of him clothed in his own Organization robes.
Zin glanced up at him, an innocent smile on her lips. "What? Oh, this?" she gestured down to her clothing. "I thought you'd let me borrow some clothes while mine our washing and you wouldn't want me stinking up the whole castle, now would you?"
"I do not think so young lady. You will-…"
"Go take a shower and get clean while I wear these?"
"Yes-… Wait! N-…"
"Why, thank you Xemmy!" And with that Zin dashed out the door before he could correct his answers.
Xemnas shook his head as he sighed, his eyes wandering over to his closet. "She better not change everyday." He growled, a hint of a smile on his lips.
Rose colored lips pursed in concentration, cerulean blue eyes flashing as light peach hands brought forth an onyx black robe, a small chuckle escaping past her throat. "Won't Roxas be surprised to see he's missing some clothes, huh?" she inquired of the empty room.
Lexnyan dressed slowly, striding out the door with an even slower walk once done. She made her way along the marble floors, admiring the Christmas décor atop the halls and ceiling. A small smile grew into a grin quickly as she passed by the kitchen where she could clearly see Demyx chasing Xigbar (for he had stolen the food), Vexen and Lexeaus in a heated discussion about whatever, and Luxord playing a game of poker with Axel (Axel losing badly).
"This is where will put the tree!"
"No! We can't put it there! It'll block the view of the rising sun when we open our presents!"
"Who cares about a freaking sun!.?"
"I do!"
"Too freaking bad!"
Lexnyan turned away from the kitchen quickly and into the great hall, Castle Oblivion's doors glistening with the fading light. Blue eyes took in the sight of Sekushi and Zin on the floor, Roxas, Xaldin, and Xemnas standing behind them. "The sun draws out Xemmy's eyes! We can't block it!"
"But it'll look better there!" Sekushi argued, not really caring about the "sun drawing out Xemmy's eyes."
"You don't care because Zexy doesn't have to worry about the sun with eyes like his." Zin huffed, her arms crossing in anger as she rocked back on her knees.
Sekushi shook her head rapidly. "No! It just looks better there…"
"What are we arguing about now?" Lexnyan inquired, not really sure she wanted the answer.
"What the heck are you doing in my clothes? I can understand Zin and Seku here but you too?.!" Roxas exclaimed, pointing at Lex with mild anger.
She gave him a slight smile before turning back to her best friends. "We're trying to figure out where to put the Christmas tree… But I want it here and Seku wants it there." Zin gestured between two windows for her spot and in the front of one for Sekushi's.
"I see." Lexnyan stated calmly. Her lips pursed in thought as one finger tapped at her chin. "Why don't we put it here?" She asked after a moments pause. She held up her hands, framing the spot in between both girls' ideas.
Zin and Seku jumped up, running to Lex to look over her shoulders. "I don't mind… it might actually look good…" Seku muttered, her swamp green eyes twinkling.
"Yeah…" Zin mumbled, put out at not getting her spot for the tree. Her eyes quickly brightened in the long run. "What kind are gonna get?"
Xaldin gave her a toothy grin. "Don't ya be worrying 'bout that little ladies! I've got that all covered!"
Zin glanced at him, sun-golden eyes widening in alarm.
Lexnyan shook her head, letting her blonde hair hide her frightened smile.
Sekushi stared at him in pure, unadulterated horror.
"Y-you s-sure?" Came from two mouths. Xaldin just kept grinning, Xemnas shook his head, sighing heavily from behind Xaldin, and Roxas tried hard not to laugh.
Second chapter... And to Zin and Lex: Happy New Year's and Merry (late) Christmas (wasn't able to call and tell you this was your X-mas present) Hope you all enjoy!
Sekushi