Disclaimer: SO SO SO Sorry about not posting this chapter, I actually started it forgot to save it, started it again my computer deleted it when it died, then I had to wait because of my LONG essay. But I did not forget I promise! I am now resuming the present time with Roxas so uhh…yeah.
Outskirts of Atlantica – Coral Reef
"Beautiful don't you think brother?" A soft feminine voice whispered into her younger sibling's ear.
He could only nod as he gazed upon the coral reef that had been trying its best to keep itself hidden. Or so Roxas believed mostly because he hadn't noticed the reef before due to its location, which was behind a set of stones very cleverly aligned to appear as if it were a barrier.
The reef could be classified by as a Fringing Reef, which lay delicately upon the sand with various fish surrounding it. A few tangs, damselfish, gobies, seahorses, and even the occasional angel fish surrounded the coral making various attempts to hide within the various compartments of the coral while the clown fish had already made stay within the home and made it their goal to make their appearance known.
The two siblings moved closer to the coral examining much more thoroughly making great detail of the colors that seemed to shine within the waters, as the sun from the surface world peered down into the ocean.
A small glimmering object seemed to make an appearance in Roxas' eye to him it actually outshined the coral itself.
Moving closer to the object Roxas noticed that it happened to be a necklace, and a beautiful one at that. It looked almost as if it was a small raindrop that was crystal blue in color while the middle was a much darker blue. The raindrop dangled from a silver chain that was just long enough to where it would reach just below the wearer's collar bone.
Roxas had to admit it was beautiful and he wanted it for himself but what would Namine think? It was not an item from Atlantica, it was an item from the human world that much was obvious. Would she tell father? Would she rat him out like he knew Ventus would?
He stared over at his sister who had obviously noticed his fascination with the necklace she made this obvious by swimming towards him and gently grabbing the necklace and dangling it in the palm of her hand staring at it.
"….do you want it?" Again with the soft angelic tone that Namine was known for.
Roxas only nodded to his sister, why he was so quick to answer her question he didn't know. Maybe it was the trust that he shared with her that small amount of trust that kept him stable.
Namine softly put the necklace over her brother's head allowing it to slowly drop and dangle form her brother's neck. He only smiled at his sister as he placed his hand on the necklace with much happiness, Namine returning the smile as she saw fit.
"….Brother?"
"Yes Namine?"
"Do you wish to be…..human?"
Roxas had to admit that he was surprised by this question; no one besides Demyx had ever openly asked him that question before. He had to remember the trust he shared with his sister and as such he knew he had to tell her the truth. Taking a deep breath he answered her question with a calm tone.
"…Yes…"
His sister maintained a calm face before nodding in an almost approval like manner.
"Roxas….I know a way you can become human, but there are sacrifices to be made. Tomorrow brother…tomorrow I shall show you"
Before he even had a chance to answer his sister's statement she began to swim off back to Atlantica in silence without saying a word. Roxas stood dumfounded for a moment before following behind his sister, how exactly was she going to do this? He didn't know but he knew not to ask questions.
Surface World – Prince Axel's Ship
A large ship slowly trailed through the waters of the Atlantic making its way towards its destination, the South American Country: Rio De Janerio. A ship filled with a variety of crew members but the one who stood out the most was a red headed male, named Axel. Well Prince Axel to be more exact as he was the prince the Rio and everyone knew him as such.
A boy of great beauty with thick shoulder length autumn red hair that took on the appearance of a porcupine's quills, one should note that he did have a very noticeable widow's peak that also had strands of hair exceeding from it. A tall slim man with tan colored skin and beautiful emerald eyes, he had a purple reverse-teardrop shaped marking under each of his eye.
The boy stood rather gracefully beside his short silver haired companion laughing at the constant jokes that were being made. While his silver haired friend stood silently with a large book in hand, the words "Lexicon" printed on the cover.
"C'mon Zexion have a little fun here, eh?" He continued to laugh through his words while the male named Zexion only sighed.
"….Sorry sire but I am…reading" The boy continued on with what he was doing while making his way towards a large statue that was hidden under a large white cloth.
"Axel if you will…there is something I must show to you" His tone was very calm despite the loud laughter than seemed to cover his voice, much to his annoyance.
The red head glanced at his faithful friend through the corner of his eye while slowly making his way towards his companion. He had a feeling it was something stupid and he knew for a fact that Zexion would want his honest opinion even if it was harsh. But then again he had to admit sometimes Zexion did show that he had good taste in material object.
The boy did not wait for Axel to speak as he quickly revealed a large statue that was sculpted in Axel's honor. The statue showed Axel with his hands brushing through his spiked hair with a large grin on his face, in truth it looked exactly like him.
"I asked the Prince of Egypt to sculpt this for you…"
The prince was silent for a moment examining the object at hand before clapping in approval.
"Way to go Zexion! WOOH!" His cheering seemed to flow through the group as the entire crew began to cheer a "Go Zexion" chant, while the silver haired male wouldn't admit it he was actually blushing on the inside.
Outside the ship
The young male heard the ship a mile away the laughter and the music made its way towards Atlantic with full force, but of course Roxas was the only one who wished to pursue it.
Swimming towards the ship he made his way to the near top where a small platform lay which he managed to grab onto in order to keep hold as he watched the humans. They were doing everything he ever wanted to do; dancing, walking, and everything in between. His eyes grew in amazement as the red headed male began to speak, he was almost hypnotized by the man.
He stared in awe for only a few moments before everything went to disaster….a storm was coming.
