Xion came out of the dark corridor to find a beautiful island. She felt guilt for fleeing from a fight once more, and worried about the two blond men that had kept Isa away. Her head was still clouded by her headache and figured that it would be best to find a safe place to rest and try to get rid of her headache.
She wandered around for an hour and found a small cave. Thinking it was as good of a spot as any to rest, she walked in. Noting how small it was, she went to the far end of the cave and sat down against the wall, curling into a ball. It wasn't long before she started dozing off, her thoughts clouded by pain and exhaustion.
As Xion drifted into sleep, flashes of different people appeared in her dream. A brunette man with beautiful golden eyes and a loving smile; A dark haired girl with blue eyes with a smaller boy with the same brunette hair and golden eyes as the man; The blond man, Malik, with a raven haired woman and two twin girls; Another blond man with blue eyes that looked similar to Malik; The other blond man, Roxas, standing next to a tall man with fiery red hair.
The sun had begun to set when a blond man entered the island from a dark corridor. He had blue eyes and wore a white and black hoodie with blue jeans and black tennis shoes. He also carried a black backpack with him. The blond had no idea how long it would take for him to find his aunt, Xion, but he was prepared either way. He began to wander around the island and soon found small-ish foot prints in the sand and followed them to the mouth of a small cave. "Hello..?" He quietly called into the cave as he began to walk in.
Xion was startled awake by the soft voice and she quickly realized her mistake in hiding in the cave. She slowly rose from where she had been sitting and summoned her Keyblade to her hand. The woman was silent as she waited where she was, ignoring the exhaustion and pain she felt.
As the blond man walked into view, he raised his hands to show that he was unarmed and carefully took off the backpack and set it on the ground. He then sat down next to where Xion was standing. "At least you're okay.." He sighed as he glanced up at her. Minato knew that she wouldn't remember him... Xion moved away from the blond, but watched him cautiously. "...What do you want...?" She asked. The man hadn't done anything yet to make her distrust him, but after being found by the cloaked freaks, she didn't dare trust anyone...
"I'm here to help you, Xion... That's all... Just to help.." Minato replied, studying his aunt's face. She quickly looked away and tightened her grip on the Keyblade. "I don't need help." She growled softly. "Do you really believe that?" He asked softly. The raven haired woman just nodded, too proud to admit that she needed help.
"I don't believe you.." The blond stated as he suddenly stood up. "Why don't you let us help you..?" He asked sincerely. Xion quickly backed up against the wall before replying. "Because, for all I know, you could be one of the cloaked freaks that are hunting me!" Anger may have been the most notable emotion in her voice, but it was only there to disguise the fear that had been coursing through her for the past day since she had woken up alone.
"Well you're wrong... I'm not like them.." He started as he began to walk towards the scared Memory Being. "We're family Xion... If you honestly don't believe that," He carefully took the end of her Keyblade and pointed it at his chest, "Then strike me down..."
Xion hesitated and looked up into the man's saddened yet hopeful eyes. She didn't know what or who to believe, and didn't know anything about the man other than she had seen him in her dreams, but... Did she dare take the risk? "...So what's it going to be...?" He asked after several moments. The woman just growled and desummoned her Keyblade as she pushed the man away and began walking towards the entrance of the cave.
Almost instantly, Minato teleported in front of Xion, who squeaked and took a step back. "Xion, wait.." He pleaded.
"No! Now get out of my way!" She growled.
"No. I'm not going to do that," Minato said as he shook his head.
"Why not?!" Xion growled in frustration. She just wanted to be left alone for a while..
"..If it were me, you would've done the same..." He stated softly, triggering memories of Xion and the man, being there for each other with battles, loneliness, and grieving. Xion shook her head and his her eyes behind her hair as she blinked back tears. "I~I don't know that..." She whispered back.
"Yes, you do.." He said, taking a step forward.
"No I don't!" She growled and pushed past the man. He then grabbed her wrist. "I'm sorry Xion.. I can't just let you walk away.." Xion growled as she pulled her arm free and blasted the blond back with a wave of light magic. "Stay away.." She warned as she turned and left the cave.
Minato flew back and hit the back of the cave hard. Groaning, he slowly got up and frowned. "Looks like she's serious.." He muttered sadly. He knew that his aunt was vulnerable as she was, and decided to go after her once more.
Xion walked down the beach, too tired to open up a dark corridor, but not wanting to stay near the blond man that had claimed that she was family. Her thoughts drifted to her dream and then to what Minato had said. 'If it were me, you would've done the same...'
Suddenly, Minato teleported in front of her once again. "Please... Let me help you..." He asked, though it almost sounded like he was begging her to go with him.
"No!" Xion growled as she summoned her Keyblade to her hands once again.
"I see how it is... Guess I don't really have a choice... Xion, you're going to come with me..." He sighed as he held out his hand, where his Keyblade, Destiny's Embrace, formed. "Conscious or not..."
Xion growled and got into a defensive stance, she was too proud to listen to her common sense and just go with the blond. The woman was too tired to go offensive, but she felt that she could put up a better defense as long as she could evade his attacks. Minato suddenly swung his Keyblade at her, casting a powerful Aeroga at her and launching her back as he rushed at her. She quickly caught herself and countered with a Rapid Firaga. Minato dodge rolled out of the way of the three fast flying fire balls before quickly casting a Thundaga at Xion. The raven haired woman in turn dodged the attack before countering with a Blizzaga.
The blond man launched a Firaga of his own, creating a large cloud of steam as the powerful fire and ice magic met. Xion looked around, trying to see through the steam. As she looked around, Minato rushed at her through the steam and cast a Thundara. The attack hit it's mark, sending jolts of electricity through the woman, temporarily stunning her. Minato then tackled Xion to the ground, pinning her down with his weight. Xion feebly struggled underneath him, in too much pain to put up much more of a fight. Though the shock from her opponent's Thundara had worn off, her already sore and injured left shoulder felt like it was on fire.
"Xion! Stop it! Why won't you let me help you?!" Minato shouted. He looked like he was ready to cry... "I... I just can't..." Xion whispered as she looked away. Her fear and anger had melted back into her growing guilt. "Why not?" He asked, wanting to know what held her back from trusting him. "...Get off.." Xion half growled, refusing to look at the blond.
"No," Minato stated firmly.
"Please.. Get off and go away..." Xion responded softly as she closed her eyes.
"Xion, Im not leaving.. If you got hurt or worse... I wouldn't be able to forgive myself.." He admitted just as softly.
"Please.." She begged, her voice beginning to shake.
"...They wouldn't forgive me if I did..." Minato said, thinking about his father, Malik, and his best friend, Roxas.
"What good am I if I can't remember anyone...? All it would do is cause more pain for everyone else..." Xion whispered, trying to keep from breaking down into the desperation that she so clearly felt. Minato said nothing, wondering what to do; she needed help but she didn't want it. She didn't want to hurt anyone even at the expense of her own happiness..
After a few moments, Minato got up and offered a hand to Xion, whom ignored the hand and sat up, looking away as she carefully rubbed her injured shoulder. The blond looked down at the ground and back up at Xion. "What are you going to do..?" He asked softly.
"...I'll figure it out..." She quietly replied as she pulled herself to her feet. "What about you..? What are you going to do..?" Xion asked, hoping that she had pushed this man away enough for him to leave her.
"I came here to find you and help you any way I can.. That's what I'm going to do.." He stated, too stubborn to leave when he knew that his aunt was safer with him around.
"I don't need help.." Xion growled softly as she turned and started walking away. "That's what you think..." Minato muttered as he started to follow her. Xion heard his footsteps behind her and growled a little louder. "Leave me alone."
"Oh, shut it." Minato shot at her. "I'm going to stay with you until you remember." Xion huffed irritably and continued to walk, searching for a place to rest for the night as the sun was dipping behind the horizon. Preferably for a spot with only room enough for herself.
It wasn't long before the raven haired woman found a small ledge on the side of a cliff near a large tree house like building. She quickly climbed up to the ledge and smiled when she found that there was just enough room for her to curl up.
As Xion curled up, facing away from Minato, he called up to her. "When are you going to let me help you?" She ignored his question though and quickly drifted into a deep sleep, taunted by bits and pieces of her old life. Minato sighed angrily and sat at the base of a nearby tree, in a meditative position, refusing to sleep, but also wondering what to do about his aunt.