Sugar and Spice
Authoress note: Sorry it took me so long to update. I took a little break and went to a party/sleep over. It was worth it. He he. Well, here it is.
Standard disclaimer applies
Naminé has her answer about nobodies, but just as soon as she stepped out of the castle she had been kid napped! Will she do the Orders' bidding once again?
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Chapter III: Control
DiZ was furious, Naminé had disappeared and Riku was supposed to be watching her. But apparently he had not been watching her closely enough because Sora was starting to lose; he was being overrun by thousands of heartless unsure if he should free the hearts. Since Saϊx told him of how he was their tool. So he took out all of his frustrations on Riku, who seemed to careless no matter how flustered the man was.
"Why is Naminé gone?" He piped cheeks burning red with anger.
"I don't know, I went to the bathroom and when I came back she was gone." He said shrugging it off like it was no big deal.
"That's ridiculous! Why didn't you look for her?"
Riku just shrugged again and took the first bite of a green apple he was holding.
"What's the point?" he said between bites," she could be anywhere."
DiZ just rubbed his temples and sighed.
"Then you're going to have to look for her, obviously she's been kidnapped by the Organization."
"Ok, fine. I'll go." Riku said opening a portal to the Dark Realm, he was about to walk in when DiZ continued on with his order.
"And Riku, if you don't bring her back within a week, I'll be going after her myself."
He just nodded and then walked in to the darkness.
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What he had left out was that he knew exactly what happened to Naminé. What DiZ didn't know was that Naminé and Riku had formed a bond. Even though they talked very little, Naminé was Riku's only true and close friend since he and the others were separated. He wasn't really friends with DiZ he was just kind of his brute force. It also helped that he felt the bond sub-consciously, he couldn't recall why, but he felt like it was his job to protect her. Naminé knew exactly why. His promise in Castle Oblivion, even though that was only Repliku it didn't matter, there was still a bond. That Riku was a part of the real one as well as the other way around. Anyway, he knew that Axel had come for her, in fact he overheard it. He wasn't lying when he said he was in the bath room. In fact on his way back down the hall passing Naminé's room, he heard it all. He didn't act; Riku wanted Naminé to be happy. So he let her go, but paid close attention to where Axel was taking her: Yin Sid. So that was where he was headed. He had to warn her that DiZ was coming.
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Naminé felt helpless as Saϊx carried her through the perpetual night that was the Realm of Darkness. He was moving at a very quick pace, not even breaking a sweat or panting. Which isn't much considering that she was a stick. But his speed was amazing. But he passed all the rows of doors and headed for a white platform at the very end. When he stepped on it a blackish-purple beam casted itself over them and they were consumed by it. Naminé was terrified but she didn't scream; she simply covered her eyes.
She had them covered until Saϊx said," it's over, you can uncover them now."
She hesitated at first, but he was right. The dark mass had vanished and they were in a dark alley under a pale heart-shaped moon. On second thought, she thought, I think I might want to cover them again.
He carried her bridal style to the castle, which she had to admit was far more impressive than castle oblivion, Yin Sid's tower, and DiZ's mansion combined. He carried her to a cell and sat her down on a white chair.
He put his hand on the back of the chair and on one knee, looked her in the eyes and said," I assume, you brought your own art supplies?" He grinned at her with those creepy haunting yellow eyes. Like a cat that has just cornered a mouse.
She looked down at her white bag; she did have her things with her. She, of course, never went anywhere without them.
Saϊx widened his grin a little more to expose some of his teeth and patted her head saying," good girl. I expect you to do as you were instructed by Marluxia. Tamper with Sora's memories, would you?" He said as he walked to the exit with his hands behind his back. He locked the cell and continued to stroll down the corridor.
Naminé's lip was trembling as she tried her best not to cry.
Kidnapped again…she thought as tears spotted her dress, I'm always being kidnapped and expected to do something. Why me? Why always me?
"It's not fair." She sobbed as she tried to dry her eyes. It was no use in the end; she ended up with drenched cheeks and a runny nose. She reached into her bag for a tissue, but couldn't find one.
"Perfect." She said with a sniffle.
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Axel was so upset with himself, but then he got an idea.
"Kairi…" He said with a grin as he rubbed his chin thinking. He knew where she was, and at first, decided to just leave her be, since she wasn't as easily persuaded as Naminé. Or as easy to control; Naminé was like a porcelain doll; you could play with her and make her do whatever you want. Kairi was different, she was like a puppy. Always excited, impatient and most of all: always getting herself into trouble.
As the plan began to unfold, Riku appeared and ran towards Axel.
"What do you want blind boy?" Axel asked wrinkling his nose.
"Where's Naminé?" Riku asked.
"Oh, her?" He started looking away," she's not here, would you like to take a message, I'll be sure to get one back to you." He said sarcasm thick in his tone.
"Where is she!?" Riku repeated now more alarmed. He grabbed Axel by his coat and shook him excitedly.
"Oh, what? Did DiZ-y boy send his little lackey to go looking for the blonde witch? Oh, well I'm terribly sorry, but it's out of my hands now." Axel said confident that Riku wouldn't have the nerve to hit him.
He was wrong, Riku punched him in the jaw, and Axel spat blood out of his mouth.
"Ow, that hurt cheap shot!" He said rubbing his jaw.
"You deserved it, now where is she? "
"How should I know?" He spat again "she was kidnapped by Saϊx."
"-Saϊx?" Riku interrupted.
"Yes, S-A-I-X, got it memorized?" Axel said," he's one of the Org. members obviously, hints the 'X' in his name. Duh?"
"So she's in the Nobody world then?" Riku asked.
"Probably, but you never know with that guy." Axel said thinking "One minute it he tells you to do something and the next it's another. I swear I think he might be bipolar. I remember he made Sora beg for Kairi once and he went back on his word. Jack ass."
"Kairi!?" Riku yelled.
"Don't even ask, I don't know where she is either." He lied. He knew exactly where she was, he just needed her for his plan.
"Well, I'm sure since Sora knows she's here, he'll find her. I've got to help Naminé." Riku said walking into another portal.
That's right pretty boy, you go right on a head. Axel thought as he watched Riku walk in.
When he was sure he was gone, he too opened a portal and went to Twilight Town.
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Kairi was talking to Olette about Sora, while Haner and Pence tried to impress her. Then suddenly Axel appeared.
"Well, Kairi. It's like fate, here you are again." Axel said approaching the girls on the green neglected coach. Haner lounged at him as he stepped towards her, then Pence. But he's movements were too quick, and he easily evaded them without even glancing at them. He grabbed Kairi by the wrist and pulled her back into the portal he had made.
She struggled and screamed," You jerk, let me go!"
"I'm afraid I can't do that Kairi, I need you for a trade." Axel said as he dragged her along.
"Trade?"
"Yes, trade: the act or process of buying, selling, or exchanging commodities, understand?"
"I know what 'trade' means Webster." Kairi said tugging to break free," and I am not a commodity! I am a human being, so let go of me!" She snapped as she hit him with her free hand.
By the time they had gotten to the platform she had given up all together. And they went to the World That Never Was.
Saϊx was waiting for them apparently. He was sitting a-top a street lamp as he mused," Ah, Axel. So we meet again, we've been expecting you. Though I didn't think you would come out of hiding, I guess you wanted a more honorable death after all. Bravo."
"Can it Saϊx, I'm here to make a deal."
"A deal you say?" Saϊx repeated with a slight tone of enthusiasm.
"I trade. Kairi for Naminé."
"Oh, my! You know how to wager, now… if only you knew how to fight." He said as he snapped his fingers. This time Neo Shadows and Bizerkers appeared, Axel, summoned his weapons and they overcame him. His only chance of escape was to make a portal and run for it.
"Now Kairi, I think it's time you met your other."
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I know, I know. I'm awful for stopping it on a cliffhanger once again. But hey, that's just me! Hope I got you on the edge of your seat!
-DH♥
